Subtract 2/96 from 16/15
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 2/96
16/15 - 2/96 is 251/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
16/15 = 16 × 32/15 × 32 = 512/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/480 - 10/480 = 512 - 10/480 = 502/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/240
- In mixed form: 111/240
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