Subtract 60/6 from 96/3
1st number: 32 0/3, 2nd number: 10 0/6
96/3 - 60/6 is 22/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
96/3 = 96 × 2/3 × 2 = 192/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
60/6 = 60 × 1/6 × 1 = 60/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/6 - 60/6 = 192 - 60/6 = 132/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/1
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