Subtract 3/27 from 2/96, Solve 2/96

Subtract 3/27 from 2/96

2/96 - 3/27 is -13/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
2/96 = 2 × 9/96 × 9 = 18/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
3/27 = 3 × 32/27 × 32 = 96/864
Subtract the two like fractions:
18/864 - 96/864 = 18 - 96/864 = -78/864
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/144

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