Subtract 27/16 from 96/5
1st number: 19 1/5, 2nd number: 1 11/16
96/5 - 27/16 is 1401/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
96/5 = 96 × 16/5 × 16 = 1536/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
27/16 = 27 × 5/16 × 5 = 135/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1536/80 - 135/80 = 1536 - 135/80 = 1401/80 - In mixed form: 1741/80
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