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Subtract 5/27 from 3/96

3/96 - 5/27 is -133/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    3/96 = 3 × 9/96 × 9 = 27/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    5/27 = 5 × 32/27 × 32 = 160/864
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/864 - 160/864 = 27 - 160/864 = -133/864

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