Subtract 5/96 from 14/27
14/27 - 5/96 is 403/864.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
14/27 = 14 × 32/27 × 32 = 448/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
5/96 = 5 × 9/96 × 9 = 45/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/864 - 45/864 = 448 - 45/864 = 403/864
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