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Subtract 15/96 from 10/5

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 15/96

10/5 - 15/96 is 59/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    10/5 = 10 × 96/5 × 96 = 960/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    960/480 - 75/480 = 960 - 75/480 = 885/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/32
  6. In mixed form: 127/32

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