Subtract 18/40 from 96/10
1st number: 9 6/10, 2nd number: 18/40
96/10 - 18/40 is 183/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
96/10 = 96 × 4/10 × 4 = 384/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
18/40 = 18 × 1/40 × 1 = 18/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/40 - 18/40 = 384 - 18/40 = 366/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 183/20
- In mixed form: 93/20
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