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Subtract 1/96 from 10/49

10/49 - 1/96 is 911/4704.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
    10/49 = 10 × 96/49 × 96 = 960/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    1/96 = 1 × 49/96 × 49 = 49/4704
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    960/4704 - 49/4704 = 960 - 49/4704 = 911/4704

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