Subtract 14/96 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 14/96
42/4 - 14/96 is 497/48.
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,
42/4 = 42 × 24/4 × 24 = 1008/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/96 - 14/96 = 1008 - 14/96 = 994/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 497/48
- In mixed form: 1017/48
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