Subtract 50/96 from 8/9
8/9 - 50/96 is 53/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
8/9 = 8 × 32/9 × 32 = 256/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
50/96 = 50 × 3/96 × 3 = 150/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/288 - 150/288 = 256 - 150/288 = 106/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/144
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