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Subtract 14/96 from 1/24

1/24 - 14/96 is -5/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    1/24 = 1 × 4/24 × 4 = 4/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/96 - 14/96 = 4 - 14/96 = -10/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/48

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