Subtract 15/96 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 15/96
50/15 - 15/96 is 305/96.
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,
50/15 = 50 × 32/15 × 32 = 1600/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/480 - 75/480 = 1600 - 75/480 = 1525/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 305/96
- In mixed form: 317/96
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