Subtract 3/96 from 15/75
15/75 - 3/96 is 27/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
15/75 = 15 × 32/75 × 32 = 480/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
3/96 = 3 × 25/96 × 25 = 75/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/2400 - 75/2400 = 480 - 75/2400 = 405/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/160
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