Subtract 1/96 from 25/9
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 1/96
25/9 - 1/96 is 797/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
25/9 = 25 × 32/9 × 32 = 800/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
1/96 = 1 × 3/96 × 3 = 3/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/288 - 3/288 = 800 - 3/288 = 797/288 - In mixed form: 2221/288
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