Subtract 15/96 from 4/2, Solve 2 0/2

Subtract 15/96 from 4/2

1^st number: 2 0/2, 2^nd number: 15/96

4/2 - 15/96 is 59/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
4/2 = 4 × 48/2 × 48 = 192/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
15/96 = 15 × 1/96 × 1 = 15/96
Subtract the two like fractions:
192/96 - 15/96 = 192 - 15/96 = 177/96
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/32
In mixed form: 127/32

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