Subtract 21/9 from 4/96
1st number: 4/96, 2nd number: 2 3/9
4/96 - 21/9 is -55/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
4/96 = 4 × 3/96 × 3 = 12/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
21/9 = 21 × 32/9 × 32 = 672/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/288 - 672/288 = 12 - 672/288 = -660/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/24
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