Subtract 2/54 from 8/96
8/96 - 2/54 is 5/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
8/96 = 8 × 9/96 × 9 = 72/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
2/54 = 2 × 16/54 × 16 = 32/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/864 - 32/864 = 72 - 32/864 = 40/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/108
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