Subtract 9/48 from 96/10
1st number: 9 6/10, 2nd number: 9/48
96/10 - 9/48 is 753/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
96/10 = 96 × 24/10 × 24 = 2304/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2304/240 - 45/240 = 2304 - 45/240 = 2259/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 753/80
- In mixed form: 933/80
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