Subtract 36/49 from 81/96
81/96 - 36/49 is 171/1568.
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,
81/96 = 81 × 49/96 × 49 = 3969/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
36/49 = 36 × 96/49 × 96 = 3456/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3969/4704 - 3456/4704 = 3969 - 3456/4704 = 513/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/1568
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