Subtract 10/5 from 10/96, Solve 10/96

Subtract 10/5 from 10/96

1^st number: 10/96, 2^nd number: 2 0/5

10/96 - 10/5 is -91/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 5 is 480

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
10/5 = 10 × 96/5 × 96 = 960/480
Subtract the two like fractions:
50/480 - 960/480 = 50 - 960/480 = -910/480
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/48

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