Subtract 6/96 from 50/45
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 6/96
50/45 - 6/96 is 151/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
50/45 = 50 × 32/45 × 32 = 1600/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
6/96 = 6 × 15/96 × 15 = 90/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/1440 - 90/1440 = 1600 - 90/1440 = 1510/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/144
- In mixed form: 17/144
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