Subtract 21/96 from 14/24
14/24 - 21/96 is 35/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
14/24 = 14 × 4/24 × 4 = 56/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
21/96 = 21 × 1/96 × 1 = 21/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/96 - 21/96 = 56 - 21/96 = 35/96
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