Subtract 4/27 from 6/96
696 - 427 is -37432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
696 = 6 × 996 × 9 = 54864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
427 = 4 × 3227 × 32 = 128864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54864 - 128864 = 54 - 128864 = -74864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37432
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