Subtract 7/96 from 42/72
42/72 - 7/96 is 49/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
42/72 = 42 × 4/72 × 4 = 168/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
7/96 = 7 × 3/96 × 3 = 21/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/288 - 21/288 = 168 - 21/288 = 147/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/96
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