Subtract 27/96 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 27/96
10/4 - 27/96 is 71/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
10/4 = 10 × 24/4 × 24 = 240/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/96 - 27/96 = 240 - 27/96 = 213/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/32
- In mixed form: 27/32
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