Subtract 8/42 from 8/96
8/96 - 8/42 is -3/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 42 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 42 × 16 = 672,
8/42 = 8 × 16/42 × 16 = 128/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/672 - 128/672 = 56 - 128/672 = -72/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/28
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