Subtract 21/96 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 21/96
12/2 - 21/96 is 185/32.
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,
12/2 = 12 × 48/2 × 48 = 576/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
21/96 = 21 × 1/96 × 1 = 21/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/96 - 21/96 = 576 - 21/96 = 555/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/32
- In mixed form: 525/32
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