Subtract 14/72 from 3/96
3/96 - 14/72 is -47/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
3/96 = 3 × 3/96 × 3 = 9/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
14/72 = 14 × 4/72 × 4 = 56/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/288 - 56/288 = 9 - 56/288 = -47/288
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