Subtract 27/96 from 25/42
25/42 - 27/96 is 211/672.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
25/42 = 25 × 16/42 × 16 = 400/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
27/96 = 27 × 7/96 × 7 = 189/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/672 - 189/672 = 400 - 189/672 = 211/672
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