Subtract 14/10 from 2/96, Solve 2/96

Subtract 14/10 from 2/96

1^st number: 2/96, 2^nd number: 1 4/10

2/96 - 14/10 is -331/240.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
14/10 = 14 × 48/10 × 48 = 672/480
Subtract the two like fractions:
10/480 - 672/480 = 10 - 672/480 = -662/480
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -331/240

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