Subtract 5/96 from 6/5
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 5/96
6/5 - 5/96 is 551/480.
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,
6/5 = 6 × 96/5 × 96 = 576/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/480 - 25/480 = 576 - 25/480 = 551/480 - In mixed form: 171/480
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