Subtract 96/24 from 60/14
1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 4 0/24
60/14 - 96/24 is 2/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
60/14 = 60 × 12/14 × 12 = 720/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
96/24 = 96 × 7/24 × 7 = 672/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/168 - 672/168 = 720 - 672/168 = 48/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/7
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