Subtract 2/96 from 10/42
10/42 - 2/96 is 73/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
10/42 = 10 × 16/42 × 16 = 160/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/672 - 14/672 = 160 - 14/672 = 146/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/336
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