Subtract 8/96 from 20/15
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 8/96
20/15 - 8/96 is 5/4.
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,
20/15 = 20 × 32/15 × 32 = 640/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
8/96 = 8 × 5/96 × 5 = 40/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/480 - 40/480 = 640 - 40/480 = 600/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
- In mixed form: 11/4
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