Subtract 7/27 from 4/96
4/96 - 7/27 is -47/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
4/96 = 4 × 9/96 × 9 = 36/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
7/27 = 7 × 32/27 × 32 = 224/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/864 - 224/864 = 36 - 224/864 = -188/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/216
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