Subtract 49/96 from 1/15
1/15 - 49/96 is -71/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
1/15 = 1 × 32/15 × 32 = 32/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
49/96 = 49 × 5/96 × 5 = 245/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/480 - 245/480 = 32 - 245/480 = -213/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/160
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