Subtract 14/24 from 90/96
90/96 - 14/24 is 17/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
14/24 = 14 × 4/24 × 4 = 56/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/96 - 56/96 = 90 - 56/96 = 34/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/48
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