Subtract 6/18 from 45/96
45/96 - 6/18 is 13/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
45/96 = 45 × 3/96 × 3 = 135/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
6/18 = 6 × 16/18 × 16 = 96/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/288 - 96/288 = 135 - 96/288 = 39/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/96
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