Subtract 14/81 from 84/96
84/96 - 14/81 is 455/648.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 81 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
84/96 = 84 × 27/96 × 27 = 2268/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
14/81 = 14 × 32/81 × 32 = 448/2592 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/2592 - 448/2592 = 2268 - 448/2592 = 1820/2592 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 455/648
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