Subtract 7/96 from 8/27
8/27 - 7/96 is 193/864.
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,
7/96 = 7 × 9/96 × 9 = 63/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/864 - 63/864 = 256 - 63/864 = 193/864
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