Subtract 90/96 from 30/15
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 90/96
30/15 - 90/96 is 17/16.
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,
90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/480 - 450/480 = 960 - 450/480 = 510/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/16
- In mixed form: 11/16
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