Subtract 27/96 from 42/14
1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 27/96
42/14 - 27/96 is 87/32.
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,
42/14 = 42 × 48/14 × 48 = 2016/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
27/96 = 27 × 7/96 × 7 = 189/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/672 - 189/672 = 2016 - 189/672 = 1827/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/32
- In mixed form: 223/32
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