Subtract 4/8 from 8/96
8/96 - 4/8 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 8 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 8 × 12 = 96,
4/8 = 4 × 12/8 × 12 = 48/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/96 - 48/96 = 8 - 48/96 = -40/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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