Subtract 5/96 from 84/10
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 5/96
84/10 - 5/96 is 4007/480.
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,
84/10 = 84 × 48/10 × 48 = 4032/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4032/480 - 25/480 = 4032 - 25/480 = 4007/480 - In mixed form: 8167/480
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