Subtract 14/96 from 30/7, Solve 4 2/7

Subtract 14/96 from 30/7

1^st number: 4 2/7, 2^nd number: 14/96

30/7 - 14/96 is 1391/336.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
30/7 = 30 × 96/7 × 96 = 2880/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
14/96 = 14 × 7/96 × 7 = 98/672
Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/672 - 98/672 = 2880 - 98/672 = 2782/672
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1391/336
In mixed form: 447/336

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