Subtract 14/96 from 16/14
1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 14/96
16/14 - 14/96 is 335/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
16/14 = 16 × 48/14 × 48 = 768/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
14/96 = 14 × 7/96 × 7 = 98/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/672 - 98/672 = 768 - 98/672 = 670/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 335/336
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