Subtract 18/96 from 28/5, Solve 5 3/5

Subtract 18/96 from 28/5

1^st number: 5 3/5, 2^nd number: 18/96

28/5 - 18/96 is 433/80.

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,
28/5 = 28 × 96/5 × 96 = 2688/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480
Subtract the two like fractions:
2688/480 - 90/480 = 2688 - 90/480 = 2598/480
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 433/80
In mixed form: 533/80

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