Subtract 5/96 from 70/27
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 5/96
70/27 - 5/96 is 2195/864.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
70/27 = 70 × 32/27 × 32 = 2240/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
5/96 = 5 × 9/96 × 9 = 45/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/864 - 45/864 = 2240 - 45/864 = 2195/864 - In mixed form: 2467/864
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