Subtract 15/96 from 18/5
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 15/96
18/5 - 15/96 is 551/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
18/5 = 18 × 96/5 × 96 = 1728/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1728/480 - 75/480 = 1728 - 75/480 = 1653/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 551/160
- In mixed form: 371/160
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