Subtract 7/96 from 7/24
7/24 - 7/96 is 7/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
7/24 = 7 × 4/24 × 4 = 28/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
7/96 = 7 × 1/96 × 1 = 7/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/96 - 7/96 = 28 - 7/96 = 21/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/32
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