Subtract 10/15 from 10/96
10/96 - 10/15 is -9/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 15 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
10/15 = 10 × 32/15 × 32 = 320/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/480 - 320/480 = 50 - 320/480 = -270/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/16
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