Subtract 7/96 from 50/10, Solve 5 0/10

Subtract 7/96 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 7/96

50/10 - 7/96 is 473/96.

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,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480
Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/480 - 35/480 = 2400 - 35/480 = 2365/480
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 473/96
In mixed form: 489/96

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