Subtract 2/49 from 6/96
6/96 - 2/49 is 17/784.
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,
6/96 = 6 × 49/96 × 49 = 294/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
2/49 = 2 × 96/49 × 96 = 192/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/4704 - 192/4704 = 294 - 192/4704 = 102/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/784
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