Subtract 36/28 from 27/96
1st number: 27/96, 2nd number: 1 8/28
27/96 - 36/28 is -225/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 28 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
27/96 = 27 × 7/96 × 7 = 189/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
36/28 = 36 × 24/28 × 24 = 864/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/672 - 864/672 = 189 - 864/672 = -675/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -225/224
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