Subtract 8/96 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 8/96
15/4 - 8/96 is 11/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
15/4 = 15 × 24/4 × 24 = 360/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
8/96 = 8 × 1/96 × 1 = 8/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/96 - 8/96 = 360 - 8/96 = 352/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/3
- In mixed form: 32/3
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