Subtract 6/96 from 10/14
10/14 - 6/96 is 73/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
10/14 = 10 × 48/14 × 48 = 480/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
6/96 = 6 × 7/96 × 7 = 42/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/672 - 42/672 = 480 - 42/672 = 438/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/112
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