Subtract 2/96 from 80/36
1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 2/96
80/36 - 2/96 is 317/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
80/36 = 80 × 8/36 × 8 = 640/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/288 - 6/288 = 640 - 6/288 = 634/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 317/144
- In mixed form: 229/144
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