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Subtract 8/96 from 63/2

1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 8/96

63/2 - 8/96 is 377/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    63/2 = 63 × 48/2 × 48 = 3024/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    8/96 = 8 × 1/96 × 1 = 8/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3024/96 - 8/96 = 3024 - 8/96 = 3016/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 377/12
  6. In mixed form: 315/12

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