Subtract 5/96 from 28/50
28/50 - 5/96 is 1219/2400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
28/50 = 28 × 48/50 × 48 = 1344/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
5/96 = 5 × 25/96 × 25 = 125/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/2400 - 125/2400 = 1344 - 125/2400 = 1219/2400
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