Subtract 2/24 from 5/96
5/96 - 2/24 is -1/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
2/24 = 2 × 4/24 × 4 = 8/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/96 - 8/96 = 5 - 8/96 = -3/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/32
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