Subtract 21/96 from 70/14, Solve 5 0/14

Subtract 21/96 from 70/14

1^st number: 5 0/14, 2^nd number: 21/96

70/14 - 21/96 is 153/32.

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,
21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672
Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/672 - 147/672 = 3360 - 147/672 = 3213/672
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/32
In mixed form: 425/32

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