Subtract 12/96 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 12/96
10/3 - 12/96 is 77/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
10/3 = 10 × 32/3 × 32 = 320/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
12/96 = 12 × 1/96 × 1 = 12/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/96 - 12/96 = 320 - 12/96 = 308/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/24
- In mixed form: 35/24
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