Subtract 54/96 from 56/25
1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 54/96
56/25 - 54/96 is 671/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
56/25 = 56 × 96/25 × 96 = 5376/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
54/96 = 54 × 25/96 × 25 = 1350/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5376/2400 - 1350/2400 = 5376 - 1350/2400 = 4026/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/400
- In mixed form: 1271/400
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