Subtract 9/49 from 14/96
14/96 - 9/49 is -89/2352.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
14/96 = 14 × 49/96 × 49 = 686/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
9/49 = 9 × 96/49 × 96 = 864/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/4704 - 864/4704 = 686 - 864/4704 = -178/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/2352
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