Subtract 54/96 from 2/7
2/7 - 54/96 is -31/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
2/7 = 2 × 96/7 × 96 = 192/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
54/96 = 54 × 7/96 × 7 = 378/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/672 - 378/672 = 192 - 378/672 = -186/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/112
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