Subtract 72/96 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 72/96
7/6 - 72/96 is 5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
7/6 = 7 × 16/6 × 16 = 112/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
72/96 = 72 × 1/96 × 1 = 72/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/96 - 72/96 = 112 - 72/96 = 40/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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