Subtract 21/96 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 21/96
8/3 - 21/96 is 235/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
8/3 = 8 × 32/3 × 32 = 256/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
21/96 = 21 × 1/96 × 1 = 21/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/96 - 21/96 = 256 - 21/96 = 235/96 - In mixed form: 243/96
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