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Subtract 6/21 from 1/96

1/96 - 6/21 is -185/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 21 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    6/21 = 6 × 32/21 × 32 = 192/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/672 - 192/672 = 7 - 192/672 = -185/672

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