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Subtract 10/3 from 9/96

1st number: 9/96, 2nd number: 3 1/3

9/96 - 10/3 is -311/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 3 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    10/3 = 10 × 32/3 × 32 = 320/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/96 - 320/96 = 9 - 320/96 = -311/96

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