Subtract 1/96 from 15/3
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 1/96
15/3 - 1/96 is 479/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
15/3 = 15 × 32/3 × 32 = 480/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/96 - 1/96 = 480 - 1/96 = 479/96 - In mixed form: 495/96
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