Subtract 42/96 from 21/3
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 42/96
21/3 - 42/96 is 105/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
21/3 = 21 × 32/3 × 32 = 672/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/96 - 42/96 = 672 - 42/96 = 630/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/16
- In mixed form: 69/16
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