Subtract 4/9 from 49/96
49/96 - 4/9 is 19/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
49/96 = 49 × 3/96 × 3 = 147/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
4/9 = 4 × 32/9 × 32 = 128/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/288 - 128/288 = 147 - 128/288 = 19/288
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