Subtract 4/9 from 4/96
496 - 49 is -2972.
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,
496 = 4 × 396 × 3 = 12288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
49 = 4 × 329 × 32 = 128288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12288 - 128288 = 12 - 128288 = -116288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2972
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