Subtract 2/96 from 15/14, Solve 1 1/14

Subtract 2/96 from 15/14

1^st number: 1 1/14, 2^nd number: 2/96

15/14 - 2/96 is 353/336.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
15/14 = 15 × 48/14 × 48 = 720/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672
Subtract the two like fractions:
720/672 - 14/672 = 720 - 14/672 = 706/672
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 353/336
In mixed form: 117/336

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