Subtract 98/96 from 80/56
1st number: 1 24/56, 2nd number: 1 2/96
80/56 - 98/96 is 137/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
80/56 = 80 × 12/56 × 12 = 960/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
98/96 = 98 × 7/96 × 7 = 686/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/672 - 686/672 = 960 - 686/672 = 274/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/336
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