Subtract 21/96 from 18/2
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 21/96
18/2 - 21/96 is 281/32.
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,
18/2 = 18 × 48/2 × 48 = 864/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
21/96 = 21 × 1/96 × 1 = 21/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/96 - 21/96 = 864 - 21/96 = 843/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 281/32
- In mixed form: 825/32
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