Subtract 7/8 from 96/42
1st number: 2 12/42, 2nd number: 7/8
96/42 - 7/8 is 79/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
96/42 = 96 × 4/42 × 4 = 384/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
7/8 = 7 × 21/8 × 21 = 147/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/168 - 147/168 = 384 - 147/168 = 237/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/56
- In mixed form: 123/56
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