Subtract 70/14 from 10/96
1st number: 10/96, 2nd number: 5 0/14
10/96 - 70/14 is -235/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 14 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
70/14 = 70 × 48/14 × 48 = 3360/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/672 - 3360/672 = 70 - 3360/672 = -3290/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/48
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