Subtract 10/16 from 8/96
8/96 - 10/16 is -13/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 16 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
8/96 = 8 × 1/96 × 1 = 8/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
10/16 = 10 × 6/16 × 6 = 60/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/96 - 60/96 = 8 - 60/96 = -52/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/24
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