Subtract 28/32 from 96/84
1st number: 1 12/84, 2nd number: 28/32
96/84 - 28/32 is 15/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
96/84 = 96 × 8/84 × 8 = 768/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
28/32 = 28 × 21/32 × 21 = 588/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/672 - 588/672 = 768 - 588/672 = 180/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/56
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