Subtract 98/96 from 35/15
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 1 2/96
35/15 - 98/96 is 21/16.
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,
35/15 = 35 × 32/15 × 32 = 1120/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
98/96 = 98 × 5/96 × 5 = 490/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/480 - 490/480 = 1120 - 490/480 = 630/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
- In mixed form: 15/16
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