Subtract 2/25 from 7/96
7/96 - 2/25 is -17/2400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
7/96 = 7 × 25/96 × 25 = 175/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
2/25 = 2 × 96/25 × 96 = 192/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/2400 - 192/2400 = 175 - 192/2400 = -17/2400
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