Subtract 36/96 from 28/10
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 36/96
28/10 - 36/96 is 97/40.
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,
28/10 = 28 × 48/10 × 48 = 1344/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/480 - 180/480 = 1344 - 180/480 = 1164/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/40
- In mixed form: 217/40
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