Subtract 10/21 from 96/5
1st number: 19 1/5, 2nd number: 10/21
96/5 - 10/21 is 1966/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
96/5 = 96 × 21/5 × 21 = 2016/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
10/21 = 10 × 5/21 × 5 = 50/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/105 - 50/105 = 2016 - 50/105 = 1966/105 - In mixed form: 1876/105
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