Subtract 4/7 from 45/96
45/96 - 4/7 is -23/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 7 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
45/96 = 45 × 7/96 × 7 = 315/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
4/7 = 4 × 96/7 × 96 = 384/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/672 - 384/672 = 315 - 384/672 = -69/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/224
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