Subtract 49/96 from 25/6
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 49/96
25/6 - 49/96 is 117/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
25/6 = 25 × 16/6 × 16 = 400/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
49/96 = 49 × 1/96 × 1 = 49/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/96 - 49/96 = 400 - 49/96 = 351/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/32
- In mixed form: 321/32
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