Subtract 81/28 from 42/96
1st number: 42/96, 2nd number: 2 25/28
42/96 - 81/28 is -275/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 28 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
42/96 = 42 × 7/96 × 7 = 294/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
81/28 = 81 × 24/28 × 24 = 1944/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/672 - 1944/672 = 294 - 1944/672 = -1650/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -275/112
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