Subtract 14/96 from 5/36
5/36 - 14/96 is -1/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
5/36 = 5 × 8/36 × 8 = 40/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
14/96 = 14 × 3/96 × 3 = 42/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/288 - 42/288 = 40 - 42/288 = -2/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/144
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