Subtract 42/6 from 8/96
1st number: 8/96, 2nd number: 7 0/6
8/96 - 42/6 is -83/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 6 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 6 × 16 = 96,
42/6 = 42 × 16/6 × 16 = 672/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/96 - 672/96 = 8 - 672/96 = -664/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/12
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