Subtract 12/96 from 70/5
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 12/96
70/5 - 12/96 is 111/8.
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,
70/5 = 70 × 96/5 × 96 = 6720/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6720/480 - 60/480 = 6720 - 60/480 = 6660/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/8
- In mixed form: 137/8
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