Subtract 2/96 from 25/3
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 2/96
25/3 - 2/96 is 133/16.
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,
25/3 = 25 × 32/3 × 32 = 800/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/96 - 2/96 = 800 - 2/96 = 798/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/16
- In mixed form: 85/16
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