Subtract 2/42 from 2/96
2/96 - 2/42 is -3/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 42 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
2/42 = 2 × 16/42 × 16 = 32/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/672 - 32/672 = 14 - 32/672 = -18/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/112
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