Subtract 18/96 from 50/40
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 18/96
50/40 - 18/96 is 17/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
50/40 = 50 × 12/40 × 12 = 600/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/480 - 90/480 = 600 - 90/480 = 510/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/16
- In mixed form: 11/16
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