Subtract 98/96 from 1/21
1st number: 1/21, 2nd number: 1 2/96
1/21 - 98/96 is -109/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
1/21 = 1 × 32/21 × 32 = 32/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
98/96 = 98 × 7/96 × 7 = 686/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/672 - 686/672 = 32 - 686/672 = -654/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/112
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