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Subtract 3/96 from 15/5

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 3/96

15/5 - 3/96 is 95/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    15/5 = 15 × 96/5 × 96 = 1440/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1440/480 - 15/480 = 1440 - 15/480 = 1425/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/32
  6. In mixed form: 231/32

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