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Subtract 18/96 from 15/10

1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 18/96

15/10 - 18/96 is 21/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    15/10 = 15 × 48/10 × 48 = 720/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    720/480 - 90/480 = 720 - 90/480 = 630/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
  6. In mixed form: 15/16

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