Subtract 70/15 from 28/96
1st number: 28/96, 2nd number: 4 10/15
28/96 - 70/15 is -35/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 15 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
28/96 = 28 × 5/96 × 5 = 140/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
70/15 = 70 × 32/15 × 32 = 2240/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/480 - 2240/480 = 140 - 2240/480 = -2100/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/8
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