Subtract 3/96 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 3/96
50/10 - 3/96 is 159/32.
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,
50/10 = 50 × 48/10 × 48 = 2400/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/480 - 15/480 = 2400 - 15/480 = 2385/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/32
- In mixed form: 431/32
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