Subtract 15/4 from 2/96
1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 3 3/4
2/96 - 15/4 is -179/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 4 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
15/4 = 15 × 24/4 × 24 = 360/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/96 - 360/96 = 2 - 360/96 = -358/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/48
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