Subtract 5/21 from 10/96
10/96 - 5/21 is -15/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 21 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 21 × 32 = 672,
5/21 = 5 × 32/21 × 32 = 160/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/672 - 160/672 = 70 - 160/672 = -90/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/112
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