Subtract 10/9 from 6/96, Solve 6/96

Subtract 10/9 from 6/96

1^st number: 6/96, 2^nd number: 1 1/9

6/96 - 10/9 is -151/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
6/96 = 6 × 3/96 × 3 = 18/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
10/9 = 10 × 32/9 × 32 = 320/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
18/288 - 320/288 = 18 - 320/288 = -302/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/144

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