Subtract 2/56 from 1/96
1/96 - 2/56 is -17/672.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
2/56 = 2 × 12/56 × 12 = 24/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/672 - 24/672 = 7 - 24/672 = -17/672
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