Subtract 21/96 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 21/96
42/8 - 21/96 is 161/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
42/8 = 42 × 12/8 × 12 = 504/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
21/96 = 21 × 1/96 × 1 = 21/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/96 - 21/96 = 504 - 21/96 = 483/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/32
- In mixed form: 51/32
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