Subtract 14/96 from 45/7
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 14/96
45/7 - 14/96 is 2111/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
45/7 = 45 × 96/7 × 96 = 4320/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
14/96 = 14 × 7/96 × 7 = 98/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4320/672 - 98/672 = 4320 - 98/672 = 4222/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2111/336
- In mixed form: 695/336
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