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Subtract 42/96 from 90/14

1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 42/96

90/14 - 42/96 is 671/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
    90/14 = 90 × 48/14 × 48 = 4320/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    42/96 = 42 × 7/96 × 7 = 294/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4320/672 - 294/672 = 4320 - 294/672 = 4026/672
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/112
  6. In mixed form: 5111/112

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