Subtract 96/6 from 15/96
1st number: 15/96, 2nd number: 16 0/6
15/96 - 96/6 is -507/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
15/96 = 15 × 1/96 × 1 = 15/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
96/6 = 96 × 16/6 × 16 = 1536/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/96 - 1536/96 = 15 - 1536/96 = -1521/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -507/32
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