Subtract 42/96 from 21/8
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 42/96
21/8 - 42/96 is 35/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
21/8 = 21 × 12/8 × 12 = 252/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/96 - 42/96 = 252 - 42/96 = 210/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/16
- In mixed form: 23/16
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