Subtract 12/56 from 8/96
8/96 - 12/56 is -11/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
8/96 = 8 × 7/96 × 7 = 56/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
12/56 = 12 × 12/56 × 12 = 144/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/672 - 144/672 = 56 - 144/672 = -88/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/84
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