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Subtract 14/96 from 1/72

1/72 - 14/96 is -19/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    1/72 = 1 × 4/72 × 4 = 4/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    14/96 = 14 × 3/96 × 3 = 42/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/288 - 42/288 = 4 - 42/288 = -38/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/144

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