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Subtract 3/72 from 7/96

7/96 - 3/72 is 1/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 72 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    7/96 = 7 × 3/96 × 3 = 21/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    3/72 = 3 × 4/72 × 4 = 12/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/288 - 12/288 = 21 - 12/288 = 9/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/32

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