Subtract 21/96 from 3/25
3/25 - 21/96 is -79/800.
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,
3/25 = 3 × 96/25 × 96 = 288/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
21/96 = 21 × 25/96 × 25 = 525/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/2400 - 525/2400 = 288 - 525/2400 = -237/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/800
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