Subtract 70/84 from 14/96
14/96 - 70/84 is -11/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
14/96 = 14 × 7/96 × 7 = 98/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
70/84 = 70 × 8/84 × 8 = 560/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/672 - 560/672 = 98 - 560/672 = -462/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/16
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