Subtract 4/36 from 14/96
14/96 - 4/36 is 5/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
14/96 = 14 × 3/96 × 3 = 42/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
4/36 = 4 × 8/36 × 8 = 32/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/288 - 32/288 = 42 - 32/288 = 10/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/144
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