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Subtract 10/15 from 96/14

1st number: 6 12/14, 2nd number: 10/15

96/14 - 10/15 is 130/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    96/14 = 96 × 15/14 × 15 = 1440/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    10/15 = 10 × 14/15 × 14 = 140/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1440/210 - 140/210 = 1440 - 140/210 = 1300/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 130/21
  6. In mixed form: 64/21

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