Subtract 10/96 from 8/27
8/27 - 10/96 is 83/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
8/27 = 8 × 32/27 × 32 = 256/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
10/96 = 10 × 9/96 × 9 = 90/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/864 - 90/864 = 256 - 90/864 = 166/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/432
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