Subtract 1/96 from 90/28
1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 1/96
90/28 - 1/96 is 2153/672.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
90/28 = 90 × 24/28 × 24 = 2160/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/672 - 7/672 = 2160 - 7/672 = 2153/672 - In mixed form: 3137/672
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