Subtract 1/96 from 1/49
1/49 - 1/96 is 47/4704.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
1/49 = 1 × 96/49 × 96 = 96/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
1/96 = 1 × 49/96 × 49 = 49/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/4704 - 49/4704 = 96 - 49/4704 = 47/4704
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