Subtract 4/45 from 14/96, Solve 14/96

Subtract 4/45 from 14/96

14/96 - 4/45 is 41/720.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
14/96 = 14 × 15/96 × 15 = 210/1440
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
4/45 = 4 × 32/45 × 32 = 128/1440
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/1440 - 128/1440 = 210 - 128/1440 = 82/1440
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/720

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