Subtract 7/36 from 84/96
84/96 - 7/36 is 49/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
84/96 = 84 × 3/96 × 3 = 252/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
7/36 = 7 × 8/36 × 8 = 56/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/288 - 56/288 = 252 - 56/288 = 196/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/72
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