Subtract 14/96 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 14/96
40/4 - 14/96 is 473/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
40/4 = 40 × 24/4 × 24 = 960/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/96 - 14/96 = 960 - 14/96 = 946/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 473/48
- In mixed form: 941/48
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