Subtract 5/30 from 15/96
15/96 - 5/30 is -1/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
5/30 = 5 × 16/30 × 16 = 80/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/480 - 80/480 = 75 - 80/480 = -5/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/96
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