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Subtract 27/96 from 12/2

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 27/96

12/2 - 27/96 is 183/32.

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,
    12/2 = 12 × 48/2 × 48 = 576/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    576/96 - 27/96 = 576 - 27/96 = 549/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 183/32
  6. In mixed form: 523/32

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