Subtract 10/96 from 9/2, Solve 4 1/2

Subtract 10/96 from 9/2

1^st number: 4 1/2, 2^nd number: 10/96

9/2 - 10/96 is 211/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
9/2 = 9 × 48/2 × 48 = 432/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
10/96 = 10 × 1/96 × 1 = 10/96
Subtract the two like fractions:
432/96 - 10/96 = 432 - 10/96 = 422/96
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/48
In mixed form: 419/48

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