Subtract 5/96 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 5/96
40/15 - 5/96 is 251/96.
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,
40/15 = 40 × 32/15 × 32 = 1280/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/480 - 25/480 = 1280 - 25/480 = 1255/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/96
- In mixed form: 259/96
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