Subtract 49/96 from 45/9
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 49/96
45/9 - 49/96 is 431/96.
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,
45/9 = 45 × 32/9 × 32 = 1440/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
49/96 = 49 × 3/96 × 3 = 147/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/288 - 147/288 = 1440 - 147/288 = 1293/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 431/96
- In mixed form: 447/96
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