Subtract 15/35 from 16/96, Solve 16/96

Subtract 15/35 from 16/96

16/96 - 15/35 is -11/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 35 is 3360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
16/96 = 16 × 35/96 × 35 = 560/3360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
15/35 = 15 × 96/35 × 96 = 1440/3360
Subtract the two like fractions:
560/3360 - 1440/3360 = 560 - 1440/3360 = -880/3360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/42

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad