Subtract 96/48 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 2 0/48
3/2 - 96/48 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
3/2 = 3 × 24/2 × 24 = 72/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
96/48 = 96 × 1/48 × 1 = 96/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/48 - 96/48 = 72 - 96/48 = -24/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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