Subtract 15/7 from 10/96
1st number: 10/96, 2nd number: 2 1/7
10/96 - 15/7 is -685/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 7 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
15/7 = 15 × 96/7 × 96 = 1440/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/672 - 1440/672 = 70 - 1440/672 = -1370/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -685/336
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