Subtract 15/96 from 7/56
7/56 - 15/96 is -1/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
7/56 = 7 × 12/56 × 12 = 84/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
15/96 = 15 × 7/96 × 7 = 105/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/672 - 105/672 = 84 - 105/672 = -21/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/32
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