Subtract 2/96 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 2/96
16/5 - 2/96 is 763/240.
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,
16/5 = 16 × 96/5 × 96 = 1536/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1536/480 - 10/480 = 1536 - 10/480 = 1526/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 763/240
- In mixed form: 343/240
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