Subtract 10/96 from 18/10
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 10/96
18/10 - 10/96 is 407/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
18/10 = 18 × 48/10 × 48 = 864/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/480 - 50/480 = 864 - 50/480 = 814/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 407/240
- In mixed form: 1167/240
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