Subtract 27/96 from 10/28
10/28 - 27/96 is 17/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
10/28 = 10 × 24/28 × 24 = 240/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
27/96 = 27 × 7/96 × 7 = 189/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/672 - 189/672 = 240 - 189/672 = 51/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/224
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/28-27/96 10/28-54/96 10/56-27/96 30/28-27/96 10/28-81/96 10/84-27/96 50/28-27/96 70/28-27/96