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Subtract 7/96 from 63/10

1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 7/96

63/10 - 7/96 is 2989/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    63/10 = 63 × 48/10 × 48 = 3024/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3024/480 - 35/480 = 3024 - 35/480 = 2989/480
  5. In mixed form: 6109/480

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