Subtract 10/96 from 28/7, Solve 4 0/7

Subtract 10/96 from 28/7

1^st number: 4 0/7, 2^nd number: 10/96

28/7 - 10/96 is 187/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
28/7 = 28 × 96/7 × 96 = 2688/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672
Subtract the two like fractions:
2688/672 - 70/672 = 2688 - 70/672 = 2618/672
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/48
In mixed form: 343/48

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