Subtract 42/96 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 42/96
35/5 - 42/96 is 105/16.
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,
35/5 = 35 × 96/5 × 96 = 3360/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/480 - 210/480 = 3360 - 210/480 = 3150/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/16
- In mixed form: 69/16
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