Subtract 2/96 from 49/75
49/75 - 2/96 is 253/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
49/75 = 49 × 32/75 × 32 = 1568/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
2/96 = 2 × 25/96 × 25 = 50/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/2400 - 50/2400 = 1568 - 50/2400 = 1518/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/400
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