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Subtract 3/96 from 9/2

1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 3/96

9/2 - 3/96 is 143/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    9/2 = 9 × 48/2 × 48 = 432/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    432/96 - 3/96 = 432 - 3/96 = 429/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/32
  6. In mixed form: 415/32

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