Subtract 12/18 from 7/96
7/96 - 12/18 is -19/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
7/96 = 7 × 3/96 × 3 = 21/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
12/18 = 12 × 16/18 × 16 = 192/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/288 - 192/288 = 21 - 192/288 = -171/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/32
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