Subtract 14/96 from 10/49
10/49 - 14/96 is 137/2352.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
10/49 = 10 × 96/49 × 96 = 960/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
14/96 = 14 × 49/96 × 49 = 686/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/4704 - 686/4704 = 960 - 686/4704 = 274/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/2352
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