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Subtract 10/18 from 6/96

6/96 - 10/18 is -71/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 18 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    6/96 = 6 × 3/96 × 3 = 18/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    10/18 = 10 × 16/18 × 16 = 160/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/288 - 160/288 = 18 - 160/288 = -142/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/144

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