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Subtract 14/84 from 30/96

30/96 - 14/84 is 7/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 84 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    14/84 = 14 × 8/84 × 8 = 112/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/672 - 112/672 = 210 - 112/672 = 98/672
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/48

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