Subtract 84/10 from 1/96
1st number: 1/96, 2nd number: 8 4/10
1/96 - 84/10 is -4027/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
84/10 = 84 × 48/10 × 48 = 4032/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/480 - 4032/480 = 5 - 4032/480 = -4027/480
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