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Subtract 15/96 from 21/5

1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 15/96

21/5 - 15/96 is 647/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    21/5 = 21 × 96/5 × 96 = 2016/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2016/480 - 75/480 = 2016 - 75/480 = 1941/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 647/160
  6. In mixed form: 47/160

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