Subtract 1/10 from 96/6
1st number: 16 0/6, 2nd number: 1/10
96/6 - 1/10 is 159/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
96/6 = 96 × 5/6 × 5 = 480/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
1/10 = 1 × 3/10 × 3 = 3/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/30 - 3/30 = 480 - 3/30 = 477/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/10
- In mixed form: 159/10
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