Subtract 75/96 from 4/14
4/14 - 75/96 is -111/224.
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,
75/96 = 75 × 7/96 × 7 = 525/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/672 - 525/672 = 192 - 525/672 = -333/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -111/224
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