Subtract 12/7 from 9/96
1st number: 9/96, 2nd number: 1 5/7
9/96 - 12/7 is -363/224.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
12/7 = 12 × 96/7 × 96 = 1152/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/672 - 1152/672 = 63 - 1152/672 = -1089/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -363/224
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