Subtract 96/28 from 3/14
1st number: 3/14, 2nd number: 3 12/28
3/14 - 96/28 is -45/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
3/14 = 3 × 2/14 × 2 = 6/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
96/28 = 96 × 1/28 × 1 = 96/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/28 - 96/28 = 6 - 96/28 = -90/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/14
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