Subtract 28/96 from 10/7
1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 28/96
10/7 - 28/96 is 191/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
10/7 = 10 × 96/7 × 96 = 960/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/672 - 196/672 = 960 - 196/672 = 764/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/168
- In mixed form: 123/168
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