Subtract 25/96 from 35/15
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 25/96
35/15 - 25/96 is 199/96.
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,
35/15 = 35 × 32/15 × 32 = 1120/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
25/96 = 25 × 5/96 × 5 = 125/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/480 - 125/480 = 1120 - 125/480 = 995/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 199/96
- In mixed form: 27/96
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