Subtract 12/96 from 7/75
7/75 - 12/96 is -19/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
7/75 = 7 × 32/75 × 32 = 224/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
12/96 = 12 × 25/96 × 25 = 300/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/2400 - 300/2400 = 224 - 300/2400 = -76/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/600
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