Subtract 9/28 from 6/96
6/96 - 9/28 is -29/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 28 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
6/96 = 6 × 7/96 × 7 = 42/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
9/28 = 9 × 24/28 × 24 = 216/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/672 - 216/672 = 42 - 216/672 = -174/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/112
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