Subtract 2/96 from 90/64
1st number: 1 26/64, 2nd number: 2/96
90/64 - 2/96 is 133/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 96 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
90/64 = 90 × 3/64 × 3 = 270/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 2 = 192,
2/96 = 2 × 2/96 × 2 = 4/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/192 - 4/192 = 270 - 4/192 = 266/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/96
- In mixed form: 137/96
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