Subtract 42/96 from 45/15
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 42/96
45/15 - 42/96 is 41/16.
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,
45/15 = 45 × 32/15 × 32 = 1440/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/480 - 210/480 = 1440 - 210/480 = 1230/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/16
- In mixed form: 29/16
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