Subtract 96/72 from 3/14
1st number: 3/14, 2nd number: 1 24/72
3/14 - 96/72 is -47/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
3/14 = 3 × 36/14 × 36 = 108/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
96/72 = 96 × 7/72 × 7 = 672/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/504 - 672/504 = 108 - 672/504 = -564/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/42
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