Subtract 42/72 from 1/96
1/96 - 42/72 is -55/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
1/96 = 1 × 3/96 × 3 = 3/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
42/72 = 42 × 4/72 × 4 = 168/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/288 - 168/288 = 3 - 168/288 = -165/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/96
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