Subtract 2/96 from 84/16
1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 2/96
84/16 - 2/96 is 251/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
84/16 = 84 × 6/16 × 6 = 504/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/96 - 2/96 = 504 - 2/96 = 502/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/48
- In mixed form: 511/48
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