Subtract 9/54 from 9/96
9/96 - 9/54 is -7/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
9/96 = 9 × 9/96 × 9 = 81/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
9/54 = 9 × 16/54 × 16 = 144/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/864 - 144/864 = 81 - 144/864 = -63/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/96
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