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Subtract 5/7 from 3/96

3/96 - 5/7 is -153/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 7 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    3/96 = 3 × 7/96 × 7 = 21/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
    5/7 = 5 × 96/7 × 96 = 480/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/672 - 480/672 = 21 - 480/672 = -459/672
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -153/224

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