Subtract 3/49 from 5/96
5/96 - 3/49 is -43/4704.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
5/96 = 5 × 49/96 × 49 = 245/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
3/49 = 3 × 96/49 × 96 = 288/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/4704 - 288/4704 = 245 - 288/4704 = -43/4704
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