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Subtract 45/96 from 36/5

1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 45/96

36/5 - 45/96 is 1077/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    36/5 = 36 × 96/5 × 96 = 3456/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3456/480 - 225/480 = 3456 - 225/480 = 3231/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1077/160
  6. In mixed form: 6117/160

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