Subtract 54/96 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 54/96
70/12 - 54/96 is 253/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
70/12 = 70 × 8/12 × 8 = 560/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
54/96 = 54 × 1/96 × 1 = 54/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/96 - 54/96 = 560 - 54/96 = 506/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/48
- In mixed form: 513/48
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