Subtract 10/5 from 6/96
1st number: 6/96, 2nd number: 2 0/5
6/96 - 10/5 is -31/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 5 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
10/5 = 10 × 96/5 × 96 = 960/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/480 - 960/480 = 30 - 960/480 = -930/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/16
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