Subtract 3/96 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 3/96
45/6 - 3/96 is 239/32.
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,
45/6 = 45 × 16/6 × 16 = 720/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/96 - 3/96 = 720 - 3/96 = 717/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/32
- In mixed form: 715/32
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