Subtract 21/96 from 7/4
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 21/96
7/4 - 21/96 is 49/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
7/4 = 7 × 24/4 × 24 = 168/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
21/96 = 21 × 1/96 × 1 = 21/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/96 - 21/96 = 168 - 21/96 = 147/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/32
- In mixed form: 117/32
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