Subtract 54/96 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 54/96
7/2 - 54/96 is 47/16.
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,
54/96 = 54 × 1/96 × 1 = 54/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/96 - 54/96 = 336 - 54/96 = 282/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/16
- In mixed form: 215/16
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