Subtract 3/6 from 84/96
84/96 - 3/6 is 3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
84/96 = 84 × 1/96 × 1 = 84/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
3/6 = 3 × 16/6 × 16 = 48/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/96 - 48/96 = 84 - 48/96 = 36/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8
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