Subtract 2/96 from 24/5
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 2/96
24/5 - 2/96 is 1147/240.
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,
24/5 = 24 × 96/5 × 96 = 2304/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2304/480 - 10/480 = 2304 - 10/480 = 2294/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1147/240
- In mixed form: 4187/240
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