Subtract 9/96 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 9/96
15/4 - 9/96 is 117/32.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/96 - 9/96 = 360 - 9/96 = 351/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/32
- In mixed form: 321/32
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