Subtract 9/7 from 36/96
1st number: 36/96, 2nd number: 1 2/7
36/96 - 9/7 is -51/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
36/96 = 36 × 7/96 × 7 = 252/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
9/7 = 9 × 96/7 × 96 = 864/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/672 - 864/672 = 252 - 864/672 = -612/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/56
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