Subtract 1/96 from 84/2
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 1/96
84/2 - 1/96 is 4031/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
84/2 = 84 × 48/2 × 48 = 4032/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4032/96 - 1/96 = 4032 - 1/96 = 4031/96 - In mixed form: 4195/96
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