Subtract 5/96 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 5/96
5/2 - 5/96 is 235/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
5/2 = 5 × 48/2 × 48 = 240/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/96 - 5/96 = 240 - 5/96 = 235/96 - In mixed form: 243/96
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