Subtract 2/96 from 20/14
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 2/96
20/14 - 2/96 is 473/336.
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,
20/14 = 20 × 48/14 × 48 = 960/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/672 - 14/672 = 960 - 14/672 = 946/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 473/336
- In mixed form: 1137/336
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