Subtract 5/96 from 14/15
14/15 - 5/96 is 141/160.
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,
14/15 = 14 × 32/15 × 32 = 448/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/480 - 25/480 = 448 - 25/480 = 423/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 141/160
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