Subtract 7/96 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 7/96
15/5 - 7/96 is 281/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
15/5 = 15 × 96/5 × 96 = 1440/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/480 - 35/480 = 1440 - 35/480 = 1405/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 281/96
- In mixed form: 289/96
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