Subtract 1/27 from 3/96
3/96 - 1/27 is -5/864.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
3/96 = 3 × 9/96 × 9 = 27/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
1/27 = 1 × 32/27 × 32 = 32/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/864 - 32/864 = 27 - 32/864 = -5/864
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