Subtract 6/96 from 42/2
1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 6/96
42/2 - 6/96 is 335/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
42/2 = 42 × 48/2 × 48 = 2016/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
6/96 = 6 × 1/96 × 1 = 6/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/96 - 6/96 = 2016 - 6/96 = 2010/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 335/16
- In mixed form: 2015/16
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