Subtract 2/96 from 21/18
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 2/96
21/18 - 2/96 is 55/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
21/18 = 21 × 16/18 × 16 = 336/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/288 - 6/288 = 336 - 6/288 = 330/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/48
- In mixed form: 17/48
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