Subtract 18/96 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 18/96
5/4 - 18/96 is 17/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
5/4 = 5 × 24/4 × 24 = 120/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
18/96 = 18 × 1/96 × 1 = 18/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/96 - 18/96 = 120 - 18/96 = 102/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/16
- In mixed form: 11/16
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