Subtract 27/49 from 9/96
9/96 - 27/49 is -717/1568.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 49/96 × 49 = 441/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
27/49 = 27 × 96/49 × 96 = 2592/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/4704 - 2592/4704 = 441 - 2592/4704 = -2151/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -717/1568
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