Subtract 15/96 from 28/10
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 15/96
28/10 - 15/96 is 423/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
28/10 = 28 × 48/10 × 48 = 1344/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/480 - 75/480 = 1344 - 75/480 = 1269/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 423/160
- In mixed form: 2103/160
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