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Subtract 14/96 from 90/50

1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 14/96

90/50 - 14/96 is 397/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    90/50 = 90 × 48/50 × 48 = 4320/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    14/96 = 14 × 25/96 × 25 = 350/2400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4320/2400 - 350/2400 = 4320 - 350/2400 = 3970/2400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 397/240
  6. In mixed form: 1157/240

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