Subtract 1/96 from 8/5
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 1/96
8/5 - 1/96 is 763/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
8/5 = 8 × 96/5 × 96 = 768/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/480 - 5/480 = 768 - 5/480 = 763/480 - In mixed form: 1283/480
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