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Subtract 2/36 from 14/96

14/96 - 2/36 is 13/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 36 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    14/96 = 14 × 3/96 × 3 = 42/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    2/36 = 2 × 8/36 × 8 = 16/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/288 - 16/288 = 42 - 16/288 = 26/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/144

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