Subtract 45/96 from 4/15
4/15 - 45/96 is -97/480.
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,
4/15 = 4 × 32/15 × 32 = 128/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/480 - 225/480 = 128 - 225/480 = -97/480
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