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Subtract 28/96 from 6/2

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 28/96

6/2 - 28/96 is 65/24.

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,
    6/2 = 6 × 48/2 × 48 = 288/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    28/96 = 28 × 1/96 × 1 = 28/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    288/96 - 28/96 = 288 - 28/96 = 260/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/24
  6. In mixed form: 217/24

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