Subtract 5/96 from 14/7
1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 5/96
14/7 - 5/96 is 187/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
14/7 = 14 × 96/7 × 96 = 1344/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/672 - 35/672 = 1344 - 35/672 = 1309/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/96
- In mixed form: 191/96
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