Subtract 2/96 from 35/8
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 2/96
35/8 - 2/96 is 209/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
35/8 = 35 × 12/8 × 12 = 420/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/96 - 2/96 = 420 - 2/96 = 418/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/48
- In mixed form: 417/48
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