Subtract 28/96 from 3/36
3/36 - 28/96 is -5/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
3/36 = 3 × 8/36 × 8 = 24/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
28/96 = 28 × 3/96 × 3 = 84/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/288 - 84/288 = 24 - 84/288 = -60/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/24
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