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Subtract 9/96 from 15/18

15/18 - 9/96 is 71/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    15/18 = 15 × 16/18 × 16 = 240/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    9/96 = 9 × 3/96 × 3 = 27/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/288 - 27/288 = 240 - 27/288 = 213/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/96

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