Subtract 14/96 from 10/28
10/28 - 14/96 is 71/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
10/28 = 10 × 24/28 × 24 = 240/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
14/96 = 14 × 7/96 × 7 = 98/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/672 - 98/672 = 240 - 98/672 = 142/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/336
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