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Subtract 5/96 from 2/7

2/7 - 5/96 is 157/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
    2/7 = 2 × 96/7 × 96 = 192/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    192/672 - 35/672 = 192 - 35/672 = 157/672

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