Subtract 6/96 from 9/75
9/75 - 6/96 is 23/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
9/75 = 9 × 32/75 × 32 = 288/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
6/96 = 6 × 25/96 × 25 = 150/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/2400 - 150/2400 = 288 - 150/2400 = 138/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/400
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