Subtract 9/24 from 96/14
1st number: 6 12/14, 2nd number: 9/24
96/14 - 9/24 is 363/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
96/14 = 96 × 12/14 × 12 = 1152/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/168 - 63/168 = 1152 - 63/168 = 1089/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 363/56
- In mixed form: 627/56
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