Subtract 36/96 from 72/2
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 36/96
72/2 - 36/96 is 285/8.
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,
72/2 = 72 × 48/2 × 48 = 3456/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3456/96 - 36/96 = 3456 - 36/96 = 3420/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 285/8
- In mixed form: 355/8
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