Subtract 2/96 from 1/49
1/49 - 2/96 is -1/2352.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 49/96 × 49 = 98/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/4704 - 98/4704 = 96 - 98/4704 = -2/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2352
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