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Subtract 3/56 from 14/96

14/96 - 3/56 is 31/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 56 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    14/96 = 14 × 7/96 × 7 = 98/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
    3/56 = 3 × 12/56 × 12 = 36/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/672 - 36/672 = 98 - 36/672 = 62/672
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/336

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