Subtract 1/96 from 80/6
1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 1/96
80/6 - 1/96 is 1279/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
80/6 = 80 × 16/6 × 16 = 1280/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/96 - 1/96 = 1280 - 1/96 = 1279/96 - In mixed form: 1331/96
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