Subtract 9/96 from 10/56
10/56 - 9/96 is 19/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
10/56 = 10 × 12/56 × 12 = 120/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/672 - 63/672 = 120 - 63/672 = 57/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/224
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