Subtract 6/96 from 14/8
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 6/96
14/8 - 6/96 is 27/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
14/8 = 14 × 12/8 × 12 = 168/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
6/96 = 6 × 1/96 × 1 = 6/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/96 - 6/96 = 168 - 6/96 = 162/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/16
- In mixed form: 111/16
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