Subtract 10/96 from 2/21
2/21 - 10/96 is -1/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
2/21 = 2 × 32/21 × 32 = 64/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/672 - 70/672 = 64 - 70/672 = -6/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/112
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