Subtract 6/28 from 1/96
1/96 - 6/28 is -137/672.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 28 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 28 × 24 = 672,
6/28 = 6 × 24/28 × 24 = 144/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/672 - 144/672 = 7 - 144/672 = -137/672
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