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Subtract 3/49 from 25/96

25/96 - 3/49 is 937/4704.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    25/96 = 25 × 49/96 × 49 = 1225/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
    3/49 = 3 × 96/49 × 96 = 288/4704
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1225/4704 - 288/4704 = 1225 - 288/4704 = 937/4704

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