Subtract 2/96 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 2/96
40/12 - 2/96 is 53/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
40/12 = 40 × 8/12 × 8 = 320/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/96 - 2/96 = 320 - 2/96 = 318/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/16
- In mixed form: 35/16
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