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Subtract 9/96 from 12/5

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 9/96

12/5 - 9/96 is 369/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    12/5 = 12 × 96/5 × 96 = 1152/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1152/480 - 45/480 = 1152 - 45/480 = 1107/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 369/160
  6. In mixed form: 249/160

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