Subtract 1/96 from 6/9
6/9 - 1/96 is 21/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
6/9 = 6 × 32/9 × 32 = 192/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
1/96 = 1 × 3/96 × 3 = 3/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/288 - 3/288 = 192 - 3/288 = 189/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/32
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