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Subtract 9/96 from 8/5

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 9/96

8/5 - 9/96 is 241/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    8/5 = 8 × 96/5 × 96 = 768/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    768/480 - 45/480 = 768 - 45/480 = 723/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/160
  6. In mixed form: 181/160

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