Subtract 1/96 from 28/32
28/32 - 1/96 is 83/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
28/32 = 28 × 3/32 × 3 = 84/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/96 - 1/96 = 84 - 1/96 = 83/96
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