Subtract 7/96 from 9/8
1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 7/96
9/8 - 7/96 is 101/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
9/8 = 9 × 12/8 × 12 = 108/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
7/96 = 7 × 1/96 × 1 = 7/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/96 - 7/96 = 108 - 7/96 = 101/96 - In mixed form: 15/96
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