Subtract 81/8 from 90/96
1st number: 90/96, 2nd number: 10 1/8
90/96 - 81/8 is -147/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
81/8 = 81 × 12/8 × 12 = 972/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/96 - 972/96 = 90 - 972/96 = -882/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -147/16
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