Subtract 10/56 from 96/3
1st number: 32 0/3, 2nd number: 10/56
96/3 - 10/56 is 891/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
96/3 = 96 × 56/3 × 56 = 5376/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5376/168 - 30/168 = 5376 - 30/168 = 5346/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 891/28
- In mixed form: 3123/28
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