Subtract 3/7 from 1/96
1/96 - 3/7 is -281/672.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 7 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
3/7 = 3 × 96/7 × 96 = 288/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/672 - 288/672 = 7 - 288/672 = -281/672
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