Subtract 5/96 from 12/28
12/28 - 5/96 is 253/672.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
12/28 = 12 × 24/28 × 24 = 288/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/672 - 35/672 = 288 - 35/672 = 253/672
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