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Subtract 3/96 from 32/6

1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 3/96

32/6 - 3/96 is 509/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    32/6 = 32 × 16/6 × 16 = 512/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    512/96 - 3/96 = 512 - 3/96 = 509/96
  5. In mixed form: 529/96

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