Subtract 50/96 from 4/14
4/14 - 50/96 is -79/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
4/14 = 4 × 48/14 × 48 = 192/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
50/96 = 50 × 7/96 × 7 = 350/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/672 - 350/672 = 192 - 350/672 = -158/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/336
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