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Subtract 7/96 from 56/12

1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 7/96

56/12 - 7/96 is 147/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    56/12 = 56 × 8/12 × 8 = 448/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    7/96 = 7 × 1/96 × 1 = 7/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    448/96 - 7/96 = 448 - 7/96 = 441/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/32
  6. In mixed form: 419/32

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