Subtract 4/56 from 5/96
5/96 - 4/56 is -13/672.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
4/56 = 4 × 12/56 × 12 = 48/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/672 - 48/672 = 35 - 48/672 = -13/672
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