Subtract 35/96 from 84/2
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 35/96
84/2 - 35/96 is 3997/96.
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,
35/96 = 35 × 1/96 × 1 = 35/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4032/96 - 35/96 = 4032 - 35/96 = 3997/96 - In mixed form: 4161/96
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