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Subtract 3/45 from 6/96

6/96 - 3/45 is -1/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    6/96 = 6 × 15/96 × 15 = 90/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    3/45 = 3 × 32/45 × 32 = 96/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/1440 - 96/1440 = 90 - 96/1440 = -6/1440
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/240

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