Subtract 9/14 from 27/96
2796 - 914 is -81224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 14 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
2796 = 27 × 796 × 7 = 189672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
914 = 9 × 4814 × 48 = 432672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189672 - 432672 = 189 - 432672 = -243672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -81224
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