Subtract 49/96 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 49/96
10/5 - 49/96 is 143/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
10/5 = 10 × 96/5 × 96 = 960/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
49/96 = 49 × 5/96 × 5 = 245/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/480 - 245/480 = 960 - 245/480 = 715/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/96
- In mixed form: 147/96
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