Subtract 42/50 from 3/96
3/96 - 42/50 is -647/800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
3/96 = 3 × 25/96 × 25 = 75/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
42/50 = 42 × 48/50 × 48 = 2016/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/2400 - 2016/2400 = 75 - 2016/2400 = -1941/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -647/800
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