Subtract 2/15 from 5/96, Solve 5/96

Subtract 2/15 from 5/96

5/96 - 2/15 is -13/160.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 15 is 480

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
2/15 = 2 × 32/15 × 32 = 64/480
Subtract the two like fractions:
25/480 - 64/480 = 25 - 64/480 = -39/480
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/160

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