Subtract 63/96 from 56/5
1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 63/96
56/5 - 63/96 is 1687/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
56/5 = 56 × 96/5 × 96 = 5376/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
63/96 = 63 × 5/96 × 5 = 315/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5376/480 - 315/480 = 5376 - 315/480 = 5061/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1687/160
- In mixed form: 1087/160
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