Subtract 27/96 from 28/25
1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 27/96
28/25 - 27/96 is 671/800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
28/25 = 28 × 96/25 × 96 = 2688/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
27/96 = 27 × 25/96 × 25 = 675/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2688/2400 - 675/2400 = 2688 - 675/2400 = 2013/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/800
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