Subtract 27/6 from 9/96
1st number: 9/96, 2nd number: 4 3/6
9/96 - 27/6 is -141/32.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
27/6 = 27 × 16/6 × 16 = 432/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/96 - 432/96 = 9 - 432/96 = -423/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -141/32
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