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Subtract 27/96 from 1/14

1/14 - 27/96 is -47/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
    1/14 = 1 × 48/14 × 48 = 48/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    27/96 = 27 × 7/96 × 7 = 189/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/672 - 189/672 = 48 - 189/672 = -141/672
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/224

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