Subtract 28/48 from 96/14
1st number: 6 12/14, 2nd number: 28/48
96/14 - 28/48 is 527/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
96/14 = 96 × 24/14 × 24 = 2304/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
28/48 = 28 × 7/48 × 7 = 196/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2304/336 - 196/336 = 2304 - 196/336 = 2108/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 527/84
- In mixed form: 623/84
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