Subtract 25/96 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 25/96
24/9 - 25/96 is 77/32.
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,
24/9 = 24 × 32/9 × 32 = 768/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
25/96 = 25 × 3/96 × 3 = 75/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/288 - 75/288 = 768 - 75/288 = 693/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/32
- In mixed form: 213/32
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