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Subtract 90/96 from 27/2

1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 90/96

27/2 - 90/96 is 201/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    27/2 = 27 × 48/2 × 48 = 1296/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1296/96 - 90/96 = 1296 - 90/96 = 1206/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 201/16
  6. In mixed form: 129/16

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