Subtract 36/96 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 36/96
4/2 - 36/96 is 13/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
4/2 = 4 × 48/2 × 48 = 192/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/96 - 36/96 = 192 - 36/96 = 156/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
- In mixed form: 15/8
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