Subtract 3/12 from 42/96
42/96 - 3/12 is 3/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 12 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
3/12 = 3 × 8/12 × 8 = 24/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/96 - 24/96 = 42 - 24/96 = 18/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/16
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