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Subtract 14/96 from 5/14

5/14 - 14/96 is 71/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
    5/14 = 5 × 48/14 × 48 = 240/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    14/96 = 14 × 7/96 × 7 = 98/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/672 - 98/672 = 240 - 98/672 = 142/672
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/336

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