Subtract 3/96 from 5/3
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 3/96
5/3 - 3/96 is 157/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
5/3 = 5 × 32/3 × 32 = 160/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/96 - 3/96 = 160 - 3/96 = 157/96 - In mixed form: 161/96
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/3-3/96 5/3-6/96 5/6-3/96 15/3-3/96 5/3-9/96 5/9-3/96 25/3-3/96 5/3-15/96 5/15-3/96 35/3-3/96 5/3-21/96 5/21-3/96