Subtract 14/96 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 14/96
16/3 - 14/96 is 83/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
16/3 = 16 × 32/3 × 32 = 512/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/96 - 14/96 = 512 - 14/96 = 498/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/16
- In mixed form: 53/16
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