Subtract 27/42 from 96/4
1st number: 24 0/4, 2nd number: 27/42
96/4 - 27/42 is 327/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
96/4 = 96 × 21/4 × 21 = 2016/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
27/42 = 27 × 2/42 × 2 = 54/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/84 - 54/84 = 2016 - 54/84 = 1962/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 327/14
- In mixed form: 235/14
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