Subtract 1/32 from 96/6
1st number: 16 0/6, 2nd number: 1/32
96/6 - 1/32 is 511/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
96/6 = 96 × 16/6 × 16 = 1536/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1536/96 - 3/96 = 1536 - 3/96 = 1533/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 511/32
- In mixed form: 1531/32
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