Subtract 7/96 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 7/96
42/12 - 7/96 is 329/96.
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,
7/96 = 7 × 1/96 × 1 = 7/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/96 - 7/96 = 336 - 7/96 = 329/96 - In mixed form: 341/96
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