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Subtract 9/96 from 5/8

5/8 - 9/96 is 17/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
    5/8 = 5 × 12/8 × 12 = 60/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/96 - 9/96 = 60 - 9/96 = 51/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/32

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