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Subtract 1/18 from 15/96

15/96 - 1/18 is 29/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 18 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    15/96 = 15 × 3/96 × 3 = 45/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    1/18 = 1 × 16/18 × 16 = 16/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/288 - 16/288 = 45 - 16/288 = 29/288

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