Subtract 5/96 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 5/96
10/9 - 5/96 is 305/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
10/9 = 10 × 32/9 × 32 = 320/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
5/96 = 5 × 3/96 × 3 = 15/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/288 - 15/288 = 320 - 15/288 = 305/288 - In mixed form: 117/288
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