Subtract 14/90 from 4/96
4/96 - 14/90 is -41/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
4/96 = 4 × 15/96 × 15 = 60/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
14/90 = 14 × 16/90 × 16 = 224/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/1440 - 224/1440 = 60 - 224/1440 = -164/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/360
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