Subtract 2/15 from 12/96
12/96 - 2/15 is -1/120.
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,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
2/15 = 2 × 32/15 × 32 = 64/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/480 - 64/480 = 60 - 64/480 = -4/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/120
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