Subtract 3/8 from 96/9
1st number: 10 6/9, 2nd number: 3/8
96/9 - 3/8 is 247/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
96/9 = 96 × 8/9 × 8 = 768/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
3/8 = 3 × 9/8 × 9 = 27/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/72 - 27/72 = 768 - 27/72 = 741/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247/24
- In mixed form: 107/24
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