Subtract 3/96 from 45/25
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 3/96
45/25 - 3/96 is 283/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
45/25 = 45 × 96/25 × 96 = 4320/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
3/96 = 3 × 25/96 × 25 = 75/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4320/2400 - 75/2400 = 4320 - 75/2400 = 4245/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 283/160
- In mixed form: 1123/160
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