Subtract 5/8 from 7/96
7/96 - 5/8 is -53/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
7/96 = 7 × 1/96 × 1 = 7/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
5/8 = 5 × 12/8 × 12 = 60/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/96 - 60/96 = 7 - 60/96 = -53/96
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