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Subtract 15/42 from 10/96

10/96 - 15/42 is -85/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 42 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    15/42 = 15 × 16/42 × 16 = 240/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/672 - 240/672 = 70 - 240/672 = -170/672
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/336

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