Subtract 1/8 from 96/6
1st number: 16 0/6, 2nd number: 1/8
96/6 - 1/8 is 127/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
96/6 = 96 × 4/6 × 4 = 384/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
1/8 = 1 × 3/8 × 3 = 3/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/24 - 3/24 = 384 - 3/24 = 381/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/8
- In mixed form: 157/8
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