Subtract 15/45 from 49/96
49/96 - 15/45 is 17/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
49/96 = 49 × 15/96 × 15 = 735/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
15/45 = 15 × 32/45 × 32 = 480/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/1440 - 480/1440 = 735 - 480/1440 = 255/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/96
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