Answers

Subtract 3/96 from 3/75

3/75 - 3/96 is 7/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   3/75 = 3 × 32/75 × 32 = 96/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   3/96 = 3 × 25/96 × 25 = 75/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/2400 - 75/2400 = 96 - 75/2400 = 21/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/800

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