Subtract 25/96 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 25/96
40/3 - 25/96 is 1255/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
40/3 = 40 × 32/3 × 32 = 1280/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
25/96 = 25 × 1/96 × 1 = 25/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/96 - 25/96 = 1280 - 25/96 = 1255/96 - In mixed form: 137/96
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