Subtract 14/50 from 56/96, Solve 56/96

Subtract 14/50 from 56/96

56/96 - 14/50 is 91/300.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
56/96 = 56 × 25/96 × 25 = 1400/2400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
14/50 = 14 × 48/50 × 48 = 672/2400
Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/2400 - 672/2400 = 1400 - 672/2400 = 728/2400
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/300

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