Subtract 21/96 from 24/28
24/28 - 21/96 is 143/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
24/28 = 24 × 24/28 × 24 = 576/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/672 - 147/672 = 576 - 147/672 = 429/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/224
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