Subtract 2/96 from 15/6, Solve 2 3/6

Subtract 2/96 from 15/6

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 2/96

15/6 - 2/96 is 119/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
15/6 = 15 × 16/6 × 16 = 240/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96
Subtract the two like fractions:
240/96 - 2/96 = 240 - 2/96 = 238/96
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/48
In mixed form: 223/48

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