Subtract 3/96 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 3/96
18/4 - 3/96 is 143/32.
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,
18/4 = 18 × 24/4 × 24 = 432/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/96 - 3/96 = 432 - 3/96 = 429/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/32
- In mixed form: 415/32
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