Subtract 21/84 from 28/96
28/96 - 21/84 is 1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
21/84 = 21 × 8/84 × 8 = 168/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/672 - 168/672 = 196 - 168/672 = 28/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/24
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