Subtract 7/96 from 49/10
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 7/96
49/10 - 7/96 is 2317/480.
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,
49/10 = 49 × 48/10 × 48 = 2352/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/480 - 35/480 = 2352 - 35/480 = 2317/480 - In mixed form: 4397/480
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