Subtract 96/5 from 10/45
1st number: 10/45, 2nd number: 19 1/5
10/45 - 96/5 is -854/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
10/45 = 10 × 1/45 × 1 = 10/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
96/5 = 96 × 9/5 × 9 = 864/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/45 - 864/45 = 10 - 864/45 = -854/45
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