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Subtract 21/96 from 21/3

1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 21/96

21/3 - 21/96 is 217/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    21/3 = 21 × 32/3 × 32 = 672/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    21/96 = 21 × 1/96 × 1 = 21/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/96 - 21/96 = 672 - 21/96 = 651/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/32
  6. In mixed form: 625/32

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