Subtract 8/96 from 5/42
5/42 - 8/96 is 1/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
5/42 = 5 × 16/42 × 16 = 80/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
8/96 = 8 × 7/96 × 7 = 56/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/672 - 56/672 = 80 - 56/672 = 24/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/28
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