Subtract 2/56 from 96/3
1st number: 32 0/3, 2nd number: 2/56
96/3 - 2/56 is 895/28.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5376/168 - 6/168 = 5376 - 6/168 = 5370/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 895/28
- In mixed form: 3127/28
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