Subtract 3/49 from 25/96
25/96 - 3/49 is 937/4704.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
25/96 = 25 × 49/96 × 49 = 1225/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
3/49 = 3 × 96/49 × 96 = 288/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/4704 - 288/4704 = 1225 - 288/4704 = 937/4704
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