Subtract 10/96 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 10/96
40/9 - 10/96 is 625/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
40/9 = 40 × 32/9 × 32 = 1280/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
10/96 = 10 × 3/96 × 3 = 30/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/288 - 30/288 = 1280 - 30/288 = 1250/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 625/144
- In mixed form: 449/144
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