Subtract 90/96 from 6/12
6/12 - 90/96 is -7/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
6/12 = 6 × 8/12 × 8 = 48/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/96 - 90/96 = 48 - 90/96 = -42/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/16
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