Subtract 27/96 from 14/21
14/21 - 27/96 is 37/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
14/21 = 14 × 32/21 × 32 = 448/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
27/96 = 27 × 7/96 × 7 = 189/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/672 - 189/672 = 448 - 189/672 = 259/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/96
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