Subtract 63/96 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 63/96
12/2 - 63/96 is 171/32.
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,
63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/96 - 63/96 = 576 - 63/96 = 513/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/32
- In mixed form: 511/32
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