Subtract 12/96 from 21/15
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 12/96
21/15 - 12/96 is 51/40.
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,
21/15 = 21 × 32/15 × 32 = 672/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/480 - 60/480 = 672 - 60/480 = 612/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/40
- In mixed form: 111/40
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