Subtract 3/49 from 4/96
4/96 - 3/49 is -23/1176.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
4/96 = 4 × 49/96 × 49 = 196/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
3/49 = 3 × 96/49 × 96 = 288/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/4704 - 288/4704 = 196 - 288/4704 = -92/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/1176
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