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Subtract 10/96 from 3/56

3/56 - 10/96 is -17/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
    3/56 = 3 × 12/56 × 12 = 36/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/672 - 70/672 = 36 - 70/672 = -34/672
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/336

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