Subtract 42/96 from 70/2
1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 42/96
70/2 - 42/96 is 553/16.
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,
70/2 = 70 × 48/2 × 48 = 3360/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/96 - 42/96 = 3360 - 42/96 = 3318/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 553/16
- In mixed form: 349/16
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