Subtract 7/96 from 6/9
6/9 - 7/96 is 19/32.
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,
7/96 = 7 × 3/96 × 3 = 21/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/288 - 21/288 = 192 - 21/288 = 171/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/32
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