Subtract 96/10 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 9 6/10
152 - 9610 is -2110.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 10 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
152 = 15 × 52 × 5 = 7510 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
9610 = 96 × 110 × 1 = 9610 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7510 - 9610 = 75 - 9610 = -2110
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