Subtract 49/96 from 2/9
2/9 - 49/96 is -83/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
2/9 = 2 × 32/9 × 32 = 64/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
49/96 = 49 × 3/96 × 3 = 147/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/288 - 147/288 = 64 - 147/288 = -83/288
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