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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    30/15 = 30 × 32/15 × 32 = 960/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    60/96 = 60 × 5/96 × 5 = 300/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    960/480 - 300/480 = 960 - 300/480 = 660/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/8
  6. In mixed form: 13/8

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