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Subtract 9/49 from 14/96

14/96 - 9/49 is -89/2352.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    14/96 = 14 × 49/96 × 49 = 686/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
    9/49 = 9 × 96/49 × 96 = 864/4704
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    686/4704 - 864/4704 = 686 - 864/4704 = -178/4704
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/2352

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