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Subtract 14/16 from 7/96

7/96 - 14/16 is -77/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 16 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    7/96 = 7 × 1/96 × 1 = 7/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
    14/16 = 14 × 6/16 × 6 = 84/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/96 - 84/96 = 7 - 84/96 = -77/96

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