Subtract 70/96 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 70/96
42/6 - 70/96 is 301/48.
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,
42/6 = 42 × 16/6 × 16 = 672/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/96 - 70/96 = 672 - 70/96 = 602/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 301/48
- In mixed form: 613/48
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