Subtract 14/96 from 70/14
1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 14/96
70/14 - 14/96 is 233/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
70/14 = 70 × 48/14 × 48 = 3360/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
14/96 = 14 × 7/96 × 7 = 98/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/672 - 98/672 = 3360 - 98/672 = 3262/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/48
- In mixed form: 441/48
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