Subtract 28/96 from 21/12
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 28/96
21/12 - 28/96 is 35/24.
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,
21/12 = 21 × 8/12 × 8 = 168/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
28/96 = 28 × 1/96 × 1 = 28/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/96 - 28/96 = 168 - 28/96 = 140/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/24
- In mixed form: 111/24
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