Subtract 5/96 from 10/27
10/27 - 5/96 is 275/864.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
10/27 = 10 × 32/27 × 32 = 320/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
5/96 = 5 × 9/96 × 9 = 45/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/864 - 45/864 = 320 - 45/864 = 275/864
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