Subtract 25/84 from 10/96
10/96 - 25/84 is -65/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 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 84 × 8 = 672,
25/84 = 25 × 8/84 × 8 = 200/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/672 - 200/672 = 70 - 200/672 = -130/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/336
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