Subtract 3/4 from 4/96
4/96 - 3/4 is -17/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 4 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
4/96 = 4 × 1/96 × 1 = 4/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
3/4 = 3 × 24/4 × 24 = 72/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/96 - 72/96 = 4 - 72/96 = -68/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/24
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