Subtract 45/96 from 18/12
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 45/96
18/12 - 45/96 is 33/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
18/12 = 18 × 8/12 × 8 = 144/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/96 - 45/96 = 144 - 45/96 = 99/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/32
- In mixed form: 11/32
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