Subtract 9/49 from 2/96, Solve 2/96

Subtract 9/49 from 2/96

2/96 - 9/49 is -383/2352.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
2/96 = 2 × 49/96 × 49 = 98/4704
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
9/49 = 9 × 96/49 × 96 = 864/4704
Subtract the two like fractions:
98/4704 - 864/4704 = 98 - 864/4704 = -766/4704
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -383/2352

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