Subtract 4/96 from 1/84
1/84 - 4/96 is -5/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
1/84 = 1 × 8/84 × 8 = 8/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
4/96 = 4 × 7/96 × 7 = 28/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/672 - 28/672 = 8 - 28/672 = -20/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/168
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