Subtract 1/96 from 8/54
8/54 - 1/96 is 119/864.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
8/54 = 8 × 16/54 × 16 = 128/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
1/96 = 1 × 9/96 × 9 = 9/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/864 - 9/864 = 128 - 9/864 = 119/864
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