Subtract 1/56 from 96/21
1st number: 4 12/21, 2nd number: 1/56
96/21 - 1/56 is 255/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
96/21 = 96 × 8/21 × 8 = 768/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
1/56 = 1 × 3/56 × 3 = 3/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/168 - 3/168 = 768 - 3/168 = 765/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 255/56
- In mixed form: 431/56
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