Subtract 10/96 from 4/2, Solve 2 0/2

Subtract 10/96 from 4/2

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

4/2 - 10/96 is 91/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
4/2 = 4 × 48/2 × 48 = 192/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
10/96 = 10 × 1/96 × 1 = 10/96
Subtract the two like fractions:
192/96 - 10/96 = 192 - 10/96 = 182/96
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/48
In mixed form: 143/48

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