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Subtract 10/96 from 40/8

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 10/96

40/8 - 10/96 is 235/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
    40/8 = 40 × 12/8 × 12 = 480/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    10/96 = 10 × 1/96 × 1 = 10/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    480/96 - 10/96 = 480 - 10/96 = 470/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/48
  6. In mixed form: 443/48

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