Subtract 9/96 from 50/40
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 9/96
50/40 - 9/96 is 37/32.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/480 - 45/480 = 600 - 45/480 = 555/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/32
- In mixed form: 15/32
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