Subtract 3/36 from 56/96
56/96 - 3/36 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
56/96 = 56 × 3/96 × 3 = 168/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
3/36 = 3 × 8/36 × 8 = 24/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/288 - 24/288 = 168 - 24/288 = 144/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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