Subtract 54/7 from 81/96
1st number: 81/96, 2nd number: 7 5/7
81/96 - 54/7 is -1539/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 7 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
81/96 = 81 × 7/96 × 7 = 567/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
54/7 = 54 × 96/7 × 96 = 5184/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/672 - 5184/672 = 567 - 5184/672 = -4617/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1539/224
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