Subtract 3/96 from 24/3
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 3/96
24/3 - 3/96 is 255/32.
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,
24/3 = 24 × 32/3 × 32 = 768/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/96 - 3/96 = 768 - 3/96 = 765/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 255/32
- In mixed form: 731/32
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