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Subtract 1/96 from 49/15

1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 1/96

49/15 - 1/96 is 521/160.

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,
    49/15 = 49 × 32/15 × 32 = 1568/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1568/480 - 5/480 = 1568 - 5/480 = 1563/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 521/160
  6. In mixed form: 341/160

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