Subtract 84/96 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 84/96
10/4 - 84/96 is 13/8.
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,
84/96 = 84 × 1/96 × 1 = 84/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/96 - 84/96 = 240 - 84/96 = 156/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
- In mixed form: 15/8
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