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Subtract 54/96 from 14/2

1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 54/96

14/2 - 54/96 is 103/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    14/2 = 14 × 48/2 × 48 = 672/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    54/96 = 54 × 1/96 × 1 = 54/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/96 - 54/96 = 672 - 54/96 = 618/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/16
  6. In mixed form: 67/16

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