Subtract 36/96 from 84/25
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 36/96
84/25 - 36/96 is 597/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
84/25 = 84 × 96/25 × 96 = 8064/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
36/96 = 36 × 25/96 × 25 = 900/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8064/2400 - 900/2400 = 8064 - 900/2400 = 7164/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 597/200
- In mixed form: 2197/200
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