Subtract 50/96 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 50/96
40/6 - 50/96 is 295/48.
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,
40/6 = 40 × 16/6 × 16 = 640/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/96 - 50/96 = 640 - 50/96 = 590/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 295/48
- In mixed form: 67/48
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