Subtract 2/72 from 14/96
14/96 - 2/72 is 17/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
14/96 = 14 × 3/96 × 3 = 42/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
2/72 = 2 × 4/72 × 4 = 8/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/288 - 8/288 = 42 - 8/288 = 34/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/144
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