Subtract 42/96 from 60/8
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 42/96
60/8 - 42/96 is 113/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
60/8 = 60 × 12/8 × 12 = 720/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/96 - 42/96 = 720 - 42/96 = 678/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/16
- In mixed form: 71/16
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