Subtract 27/96 from 28/5
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 27/96
28/5 - 27/96 is 851/160.
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,
28/5 = 28 × 96/5 × 96 = 2688/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2688/480 - 135/480 = 2688 - 135/480 = 2553/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 851/160
- In mixed form: 551/160
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