Subtract 18/96 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 18/96
50/8 - 18/96 is 97/16.
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,
50/8 = 50 × 12/8 × 12 = 600/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
18/96 = 18 × 1/96 × 1 = 18/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/96 - 18/96 = 600 - 18/96 = 582/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/16
- In mixed form: 61/16
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