Subtract 1/96 from 84/45
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 1/96
84/45 - 1/96 is 297/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
84/45 = 84 × 32/45 × 32 = 2688/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
1/96 = 1 × 15/96 × 15 = 15/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2688/1440 - 15/1440 = 2688 - 15/1440 = 2673/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 297/160
- In mixed form: 1137/160
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