Subtract 7/96 from 98/21
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 7/96
98/21 - 7/96 is 147/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
98/21 = 98 × 32/21 × 32 = 3136/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
7/96 = 7 × 7/96 × 7 = 49/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3136/672 - 49/672 = 3136 - 49/672 = 3087/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/32
- In mixed form: 419/32
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