Subtract 24/96 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 24/96
14/6 - 24/96 is 25/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
14/6 = 14 × 16/6 × 16 = 224/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
24/96 = 24 × 1/96 × 1 = 24/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/96 - 24/96 = 224 - 24/96 = 200/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
- In mixed form: 21/12
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