Subtract 7/96 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 7/96
27/10 - 7/96 is 1261/480.
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,
27/10 = 27 × 48/10 × 48 = 1296/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/480 - 35/480 = 1296 - 35/480 = 1261/480 - In mixed form: 2301/480
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