Subtract 18/96 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 18/96
42/12 - 18/96 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,
42/12 = 42 × 8/12 × 8 = 336/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
18/96 = 18 × 1/96 × 1 = 18/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/96 - 18/96 = 336 - 18/96 = 318/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/16
- In mixed form: 35/16
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