Subtract 2/96 from 21/84
21/84 - 2/96 is 11/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
21/84 = 21 × 8/84 × 8 = 168/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/672 - 14/672 = 168 - 14/672 = 154/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/48
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