Subtract 9/42 from 9/96
9/96 - 9/42 is -27/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 42 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 42 × 16 = 672,
9/42 = 9 × 16/42 × 16 = 144/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/672 - 144/672 = 63 - 144/672 = -81/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/224
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