Subtract 3/96 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 3/96
45/2 - 3/96 is 719/32.
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,
45/2 = 45 × 48/2 × 48 = 2160/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/96 - 3/96 = 2160 - 3/96 = 2157/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 719/32
- In mixed form: 2215/32
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