Subtract 60/96 from 30/15
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 60/96
30/15 - 60/96 is 11/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
30/15 = 30 × 32/15 × 32 = 960/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
60/96 = 60 × 5/96 × 5 = 300/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/480 - 300/480 = 960 - 300/480 = 660/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/8
- In mixed form: 13/8
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