Subtract 21/42 from 10/96
10/96 - 21/42 is -19/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
21/42 = 21 × 16/42 × 16 = 336/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/672 - 336/672 = 70 - 336/672 = -266/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/48
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