Subtract 4/96 from 7/25
7/25 - 4/96 is 143/600.
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,
7/25 = 7 × 96/25 × 96 = 672/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
4/96 = 4 × 25/96 × 25 = 100/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/2400 - 100/2400 = 672 - 100/2400 = 572/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/600
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