Subtract 8/96 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 8/96
35/6 - 8/96 is 23/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
35/6 = 35 × 16/6 × 16 = 560/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
8/96 = 8 × 1/96 × 1 = 8/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/96 - 8/96 = 560 - 8/96 = 552/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/4
- In mixed form: 53/4
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