Subtract 6/96 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 6/96
16/4 - 6/96 is 63/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
16/4 = 16 × 24/4 × 24 = 384/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
6/96 = 6 × 1/96 × 1 = 6/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/96 - 6/96 = 384 - 6/96 = 378/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/16
- In mixed form: 315/16
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