Subtract 54/96 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 54/96
15/6 - 54/96 is 31/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
54/96 = 54 × 1/96 × 1 = 54/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/96 - 54/96 = 240 - 54/96 = 186/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/16
- In mixed form: 115/16
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