Subtract 14/96 from 2/18, Solve 2/18

Subtract 14/96 from 2/18

2/18 - 14/96 is -5/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
2/18 = 2 × 16/18 × 16 = 32/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
14/96 = 14 × 3/96 × 3 = 42/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
32/288 - 42/288 = 32 - 42/288 = -10/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/144

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