Subtract 15/24 from 21/96
21/96 - 15/24 is -13/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
21/96 = 21 × 1/96 × 1 = 21/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
15/24 = 15 × 4/24 × 4 = 60/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/96 - 60/96 = 21 - 60/96 = -39/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/32
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