Subtract 7/96 from 14/30
14/30 - 7/96 is 63/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
14/30 = 14 × 16/30 × 16 = 224/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/480 - 35/480 = 224 - 35/480 = 189/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/160
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