Subtract 2/96 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 2/96
40/4 - 2/96 is 479/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
40/4 = 40 × 24/4 × 24 = 960/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/96 - 2/96 = 960 - 2/96 = 958/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 479/48
- In mixed form: 947/48
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