Subtract 6/96 from 35/28
1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 6/96
35/28 - 6/96 is 19/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
35/28 = 35 × 24/28 × 24 = 840/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
6/96 = 6 × 7/96 × 7 = 42/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/672 - 42/672 = 840 - 42/672 = 798/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/16
- In mixed form: 13/16
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