Subtract 6/96 from 18/15
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 6/96
18/15 - 6/96 is 91/80.
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,
18/15 = 18 × 32/15 × 32 = 576/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/480 - 30/480 = 576 - 30/480 = 546/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/80
- In mixed form: 111/80
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