Subtract 3/9 from 27/96
27/96 - 3/9 is -5/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
27/96 = 27 × 3/96 × 3 = 81/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
3/9 = 3 × 32/9 × 32 = 96/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/288 - 96/288 = 81 - 96/288 = -15/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/96
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