Subtract 1/21 from 14/96, Solve 14/96

Subtract 1/21 from 14/96

14/96 - 1/21 is 11/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 21 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
14/96 = 14 × 7/96 × 7 = 98/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
1/21 = 1 × 32/21 × 32 = 32/672
Subtract the two like fractions:
98/672 - 32/672 = 98 - 32/672 = 66/672
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/112

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad