Subtract 14/96 from 28/48
28/48 - 14/96 is 7/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
28/48 = 28 × 2/48 × 2 = 56/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/96 - 14/96 = 56 - 14/96 = 42/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/16
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