Subtract 15/10 from 3/96
1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 1 5/10
3/96 - 15/10 is -47/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
15/10 = 15 × 48/10 × 48 = 720/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/480 - 720/480 = 15 - 720/480 = -705/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/32
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