Subtract 10/96 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 10/96
14/5 - 10/96 is 647/240.
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,
14/5 = 14 × 96/5 × 96 = 1344/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/480 - 50/480 = 1344 - 50/480 = 1294/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 647/240
- In mixed form: 2167/240
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