Subtract 9/49 from 8/96
8/96 - 9/49 is -59/588.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
8/96 = 8 × 49/96 × 49 = 392/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
9/49 = 9 × 96/49 × 96 = 864/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/4704 - 864/4704 = 392 - 864/4704 = -472/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/588
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