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Subtract 18/96 from 18/14

1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 18/96

18/14 - 18/96 is 123/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
    18/14 = 18 × 48/14 × 48 = 864/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    18/96 = 18 × 7/96 × 7 = 126/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    864/672 - 126/672 = 864 - 126/672 = 738/672
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/112
  6. In mixed form: 111/112

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