Subtract 3/18 from 96/9
1st number: 10 6/9, 2nd number: 3/18
96/9 - 3/18 is 21/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
96/9 = 96 × 2/9 × 2 = 192/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
3/18 = 3 × 1/18 × 1 = 3/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/18 - 3/18 = 192 - 3/18 = 189/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
- In mixed form: 101/2
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