Subtract 18/9 from 9/96
1st number: 9/96, 2nd number: 2 0/9
9/96 - 18/9 is -61/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
9/96 = 9 × 3/96 × 3 = 27/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
18/9 = 18 × 32/9 × 32 = 576/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/288 - 576/288 = 27 - 576/288 = -549/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/32
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