Subtract 24/96 from 3/2, Solve 1 1/2

Subtract 24/96 from 3/2

1^st number: 1 1/2, 2^nd number: 24/96

3/2 - 24/96 is 5/4.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
3/2 = 3 × 48/2 × 48 = 144/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
24/96 = 24 × 1/96 × 1 = 24/96
Subtract the two like fractions:
144/96 - 24/96 = 144 - 24/96 = 120/96
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4

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