Subtract 6/96 from 21/9
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 6/96
21/9 - 6/96 is 109/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
21/9 = 21 × 32/9 × 32 = 672/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
6/96 = 6 × 3/96 × 3 = 18/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/288 - 18/288 = 672 - 18/288 = 654/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/48
- In mixed form: 213/48
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