Subtract 12/96 from 5/7
5/7 - 12/96 is 33/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
5/7 = 5 × 96/7 × 96 = 480/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
12/96 = 12 × 7/96 × 7 = 84/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/672 - 84/672 = 480 - 84/672 = 396/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/56
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