Subtract 21/96 from 20/14
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 21/96
20/14 - 21/96 is 271/224.
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,
21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/672 - 147/672 = 960 - 147/672 = 813/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 271/224
- In mixed form: 147/224
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