Subtract 3/25 from 96/4
1st number: 24 0/4, 2nd number: 3/25
96/4 - 3/25 is 597/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
96/4 = 96 × 25/4 × 25 = 2400/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
3/25 = 3 × 4/25 × 4 = 12/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/100 - 12/100 = 2400 - 12/100 = 2388/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 597/25
- In mixed form: 2322/25
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