Subtract 36/96 from 21/2
1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 36/96
21/2 - 36/96 is 81/8.
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,
21/2 = 21 × 48/2 × 48 = 1008/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/96 - 36/96 = 1008 - 36/96 = 972/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/8
- In mixed form: 101/8
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