Subtract 4/5 from 96/12
1st number: 8 0/12, 2nd number: 4/5
96/12 - 4/5 is 36/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
96/12 = 96 × 5/12 × 5 = 480/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
4/5 = 4 × 12/5 × 12 = 48/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/60 - 48/60 = 480 - 48/60 = 432/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
- In mixed form: 71/5
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