Subtract 14/9 from 42/96
1st number: 42/96, 2nd number: 1 5/9
42/96 - 14/9 is -161/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
42/96 = 42 × 3/96 × 3 = 126/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
14/9 = 14 × 32/9 × 32 = 448/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/288 - 448/288 = 126 - 448/288 = -322/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -161/144
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