Subtract 84/96 from 5/49
5/49 - 84/96 is -303/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
5/49 = 5 × 96/49 × 96 = 480/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
84/96 = 84 × 49/96 × 49 = 4116/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/4704 - 4116/4704 = 480 - 4116/4704 = -3636/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -303/392
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