Subtract 48/36 from 15/96
1st number: 15/96, 2nd number: 1 12/36
15/96 - 48/36 is -113/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
15/96 = 15 × 3/96 × 3 = 45/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
48/36 = 48 × 8/36 × 8 = 384/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/288 - 384/288 = 45 - 384/288 = -339/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/96
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