Subtract 9/96 from 1/56
1/56 - 9/96 is -17/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
1/56 = 1 × 12/56 × 12 = 12/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/672 - 63/672 = 12 - 63/672 = -51/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/224
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