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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
63/10 = 63 × 48/10 × 48 = 3024/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3024/480 - 35/480 = 3024 - 35/480 = 2989/480 - In mixed form: 6109/480
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