Subtract 12/9 from 96/56
1st number: 1 40/56, 2nd number: 1 3/9
96/56 - 12/9 is 8/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
96/56 = 96 × 9/56 × 9 = 864/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
12/9 = 12 × 56/9 × 56 = 672/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/504 - 672/504 = 864 - 672/504 = 192/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/21
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