Subtract 3/27 from 15/96
15/96 - 3/27 is 13/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
15/96 = 15 × 9/96 × 9 = 135/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
3/27 = 3 × 32/27 × 32 = 96/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/864 - 96/864 = 135 - 96/864 = 39/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/288
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