Subtract 54/96 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 54/96
42/10 - 54/96 is 291/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
42/10 = 42 × 48/10 × 48 = 2016/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
54/96 = 54 × 5/96 × 5 = 270/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/480 - 270/480 = 2016 - 270/480 = 1746/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 291/80
- In mixed form: 351/80
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