Subtract 8/96 from 15/18
15/18 - 8/96 is 3/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
15/18 = 15 × 16/18 × 16 = 240/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
8/96 = 8 × 3/96 × 3 = 24/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/288 - 24/288 = 240 - 24/288 = 216/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4
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