Subtract 98/96 from 84/18
1st number: 4 12/18, 2nd number: 1 2/96
84/18 - 98/96 is 175/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
84/18 = 84 × 16/18 × 16 = 1344/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
98/96 = 98 × 3/96 × 3 = 294/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/288 - 294/288 = 1344 - 294/288 = 1050/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/48
- In mixed form: 331/48
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