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Subtract 28/40 from 14/96

14/96 - 28/40 is -133/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 40 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    28/40 = 28 × 12/40 × 12 = 336/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/480 - 336/480 = 70 - 336/480 = -266/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/240

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