Subtract 3/96 from 7/54
7/54 - 3/96 is 85/864.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
7/54 = 7 × 16/54 × 16 = 112/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
3/96 = 3 × 9/96 × 9 = 27/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/864 - 27/864 = 112 - 27/864 = 85/864
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