Subtract 3/56 from 21/96
21/96 - 3/56 is 37/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
3/56 = 3 × 12/56 × 12 = 36/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/672 - 36/672 = 147 - 36/672 = 111/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/224
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