Subtract 12/96 from 9/6
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 12/96
9/6 - 12/96 is 11/8.
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,
9/6 = 9 × 16/6 × 16 = 144/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
12/96 = 12 × 1/96 × 1 = 12/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/96 - 12/96 = 144 - 12/96 = 132/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/8
- In mixed form: 13/8
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