Subtract 7/96 from 32/15
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 7/96
32/15 - 7/96 is 989/480.
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,
32/15 = 32 × 32/15 × 32 = 1024/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1024/480 - 35/480 = 1024 - 35/480 = 989/480 - In mixed form: 229/480
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