Subtract 96/48 from 12/14
1st number: 12/14, 2nd number: 2 0/48
12/14 - 96/48 is -8/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
12/14 = 12 × 24/14 × 24 = 288/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
96/48 = 96 × 7/48 × 7 = 672/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/336 - 672/336 = 288 - 672/336 = -384/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/7
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