Subtract 2/96 from 56/12
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 2/96
56/12 - 2/96 is 223/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
56/12 = 56 × 8/12 × 8 = 448/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/96 - 2/96 = 448 - 2/96 = 446/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/48
- In mixed form: 431/48
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