Subtract 28/96 from 24/84
24/84 - 28/96 is -1/168.
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,
24/84 = 24 × 8/84 × 8 = 192/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/672 - 196/672 = 192 - 196/672 = -4/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/168
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