Subtract 2/96 from 21/7
1st number: 3 0/7, 2nd number: 2/96
21/7 - 2/96 is 143/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
21/7 = 21 × 96/7 × 96 = 2016/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/672 - 14/672 = 2016 - 14/672 = 2002/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/48
- In mixed form: 247/48
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