Subtract 12/96 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 12/96
84/6 - 12/96 is 111/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
84/6 = 84 × 16/6 × 16 = 1344/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
12/96 = 12 × 1/96 × 1 = 12/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/96 - 12/96 = 1344 - 12/96 = 1332/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/8
- In mixed form: 137/8
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