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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

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

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