Subtract 36/96 from 90/10
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 36/96
90/10 - 36/96 is 69/8.
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,
90/10 = 90 × 48/10 × 48 = 4320/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4320/480 - 180/480 = 4320 - 180/480 = 4140/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/8
- In mixed form: 85/8
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