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Subtract 12/96 from 21/2

1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 12/96

21/2 - 12/96 is 83/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    21/2 = 21 × 48/2 × 48 = 1008/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    12/96 = 12 × 1/96 × 1 = 12/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1008/96 - 12/96 = 1008 - 12/96 = 996/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/8
  6. In mixed form: 103/8

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