Subtract 2/4 from 96/6
1st number: 16 0/6, 2nd number: 2/4
96/6 - 2/4 is 31/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
96/6 = 96 × 2/6 × 2 = 192/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
2/4 = 2 × 3/4 × 3 = 6/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/12 - 6/12 = 192 - 6/12 = 186/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/2
- In mixed form: 151/2
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