Subtract 96/72 from 14/40
1st number: 14/40, 2nd number: 1 24/72
14/40 - 96/72 is -59/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
96/72 = 96 × 5/72 × 5 = 480/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/360 - 480/360 = 126 - 480/360 = -354/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/60
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