Subtract 9/96 from 15/18
15/18 - 9/96 is 71/96.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 3/96 × 3 = 27/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/288 - 27/288 = 240 - 27/288 = 213/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/96
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