Subtract 3/96 from 18/9
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 3/96
18/9 - 3/96 is 63/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
18/9 = 18 × 32/9 × 32 = 576/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
3/96 = 3 × 3/96 × 3 = 9/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/288 - 9/288 = 576 - 9/288 = 567/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/32
- In mixed form: 131/32
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