Subtract 4/96 from 3/84
3/84 - 4/96 is -1/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
3/84 = 3 × 8/84 × 8 = 24/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
4/96 = 4 × 7/96 × 7 = 28/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/672 - 28/672 = 24 - 28/672 = -4/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/168
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