Subtract 84/96 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 84/96
10/2 - 84/96 is 33/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
10/2 = 10 × 48/2 × 48 = 480/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
84/96 = 84 × 1/96 × 1 = 84/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/96 - 84/96 = 480 - 84/96 = 396/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/8
- In mixed form: 41/8
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