Subtract 18/96 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 18/96
6/2 - 18/96 is 45/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
6/2 = 6 × 48/2 × 48 = 288/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
18/96 = 18 × 1/96 × 1 = 18/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/96 - 18/96 = 288 - 18/96 = 270/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/16
- In mixed form: 213/16
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