Subtract 84/96 from 70/14
1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 84/96
70/14 - 84/96 is 33/8.
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,
84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/672 - 588/672 = 3360 - 588/672 = 2772/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/8
- In mixed form: 41/8
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