Subtract 1/96 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 1/96
42/15 - 1/96 is 1339/480.
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,
42/15 = 42 × 32/15 × 32 = 1344/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/480 - 5/480 = 1344 - 5/480 = 1339/480 - In mixed form: 2379/480
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