Subtract 14/96 from 70/7
1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 14/96
70/7 - 14/96 is 473/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
70/7 = 70 × 96/7 × 96 = 6720/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
14/96 = 14 × 7/96 × 7 = 98/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6720/672 - 98/672 = 6720 - 98/672 = 6622/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 473/48
- In mixed form: 941/48
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