Subtract 7/96 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 7/96
152 - 796 is 71396.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
152 = 15 × 482 × 48 = 72096 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
796 = 7 × 196 × 1 = 796 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72096 - 796 = 720 - 796 = 71396 - In mixed form: 74196
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