Subtract 2/96 from 21/90
21/90 - 2/96 is 17/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
21/90 = 21 × 16/90 × 16 = 336/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
2/96 = 2 × 15/96 × 15 = 30/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/1440 - 30/1440 = 336 - 30/1440 = 306/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/80
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