Subtract 6/96 from 24/2
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 6/96
24/2 - 6/96 is 191/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
24/2 = 24 × 48/2 × 48 = 1152/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
6/96 = 6 × 1/96 × 1 = 6/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/96 - 6/96 = 1152 - 6/96 = 1146/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/16
- In mixed form: 1115/16
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