Subtract 70/96 from 60/12
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 70/96
60/12 - 70/96 is 205/48.
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,
70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/96 - 70/96 = 480 - 70/96 = 410/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 205/48
- In mixed form: 413/48
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