Subtract 14/96 from 35/7, Solve 5 0/7

Subtract 14/96 from 35/7

1^st number: 5 0/7, 2^nd number: 14/96

35/7 - 14/96 is 233/48.

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,
35/7 = 35 × 96/7 × 96 = 3360/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
14/96 = 14 × 7/96 × 7 = 98/672
Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/672 - 98/672 = 3360 - 98/672 = 3262/672
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/48
In mixed form: 441/48

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