Subtract 1/96 from 98/45
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 1/96
98/45 - 1/96 is 3121/1440.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
98/45 = 98 × 32/45 × 32 = 3136/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
1/96 = 1 × 15/96 × 15 = 15/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3136/1440 - 15/1440 = 3136 - 15/1440 = 3121/1440 - In mixed form: 2241/1440
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