Subtract 45/96 from 5/6
5/6 - 45/96 is 35/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
5/6 = 5 × 16/6 × 16 = 80/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/96 - 45/96 = 80 - 45/96 = 35/96
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