Subtract 96/6 from 9/4
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 16 0/6
9/4 - 96/6 is -55/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
9/4 = 9 × 3/4 × 3 = 27/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
96/6 = 96 × 2/6 × 2 = 192/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/12 - 192/12 = 27 - 192/12 = -165/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/4
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