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Subtract 1/96 from 8/75

8/75 - 1/96 is 77/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    8/75 = 8 × 32/75 × 32 = 256/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    1/96 = 1 × 25/96 × 25 = 25/2400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    256/2400 - 25/2400 = 256 - 25/2400 = 231/2400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/800

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