Subtract 27/6 from 96/8
1st number: 12 0/8, 2nd number: 4 3/6
96/8 - 27/6 is 15/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
96/8 = 96 × 3/8 × 3 = 288/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
27/6 = 27 × 4/6 × 4 = 108/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/24 - 108/24 = 288 - 108/24 = 180/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
- In mixed form: 71/2
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