Subtract 3/28 from 7/96
7/96 - 3/28 is -23/672.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 28 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
7/96 = 7 × 7/96 × 7 = 49/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
3/28 = 3 × 24/28 × 24 = 72/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/672 - 72/672 = 49 - 72/672 = -23/672
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