Subtract 2/96 from 6/2, Solve 3 0/2

Subtract 2/96 from 6/2

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 2/96

6/2 - 2/96 is 143/48.

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,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96
Subtract the two like fractions:
288/96 - 2/96 = 288 - 2/96 = 286/96
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/48
In mixed form: 247/48

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