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Subtract 9/16 from 5/96

5/96 - 9/16 is -49/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 16 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
    9/16 = 9 × 6/16 × 6 = 54/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/96 - 54/96 = 5 - 54/96 = -49/96

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