Subtract 42/96 from 60/12
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 42/96
60/12 - 42/96 is 73/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
60/12 = 60 × 8/12 × 8 = 480/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/96 - 42/96 = 480 - 42/96 = 438/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/16
- In mixed form: 49/16
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