Subtract 49/96 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 49/96
42/12 - 49/96 is 287/96.
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,
49/96 = 49 × 1/96 × 1 = 49/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/96 - 49/96 = 336 - 49/96 = 287/96 - In mixed form: 295/96
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