Subtract 6/36 from 14/96
14/96 - 6/36 is -1/48.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 8/36 × 8 = 48/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/288 - 48/288 = 42 - 48/288 = -6/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/48
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