Subtract 7/96 from 3/9
3/9 - 7/96 is 25/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
3/9 = 3 × 32/9 × 32 = 96/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
7/96 = 7 × 3/96 × 3 = 21/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/288 - 21/288 = 96 - 21/288 = 75/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/96
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