Subtract 21/96 from 6/25
6/25 - 21/96 is 17/800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
6/25 = 6 × 96/25 × 96 = 576/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
21/96 = 21 × 25/96 × 25 = 525/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/2400 - 525/2400 = 576 - 525/2400 = 51/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/800
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