Subtract 96/72 from 12/8
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 1 24/72
12/8 - 96/72 is 1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
12/8 = 12 × 9/8 × 9 = 108/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
96/72 = 96 × 1/72 × 1 = 96/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/72 - 96/72 = 108 - 96/72 = 12/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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