Subtract 45/10 from 96/12
1st number: 8 0/12, 2nd number: 4 5/10
96/12 - 45/10 is 7/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 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 10 × 6 = 60,
45/10 = 45 × 6/10 × 6 = 270/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/60 - 270/60 = 480 - 270/60 = 210/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
- In mixed form: 31/2
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