Subtract 6/96 from 28/9
1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 6/96
28/9 - 6/96 is 439/144.
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,
28/9 = 28 × 32/9 × 32 = 896/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
6/96 = 6 × 3/96 × 3 = 18/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/288 - 18/288 = 896 - 18/288 = 878/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 439/144
- In mixed form: 37/144
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