Subtract 27/96 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 27/96
7/2 - 27/96 is 103/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
7/2 = 7 × 48/2 × 48 = 336/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/96 - 27/96 = 336 - 27/96 = 309/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/32
- In mixed form: 37/32
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