Subtract 2/96 from 56/42
1st number: 1 14/42, 2nd number: 2/96
56/42 - 2/96 is 21/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
56/42 = 56 × 16/42 × 16 = 896/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/672 - 14/672 = 896 - 14/672 = 882/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
- In mixed form: 15/16
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