Subtract 45/96 from 60/15
1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 45/96
60/15 - 45/96 is 113/32.
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,
60/15 = 60 × 32/15 × 32 = 1920/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/480 - 225/480 = 1920 - 225/480 = 1695/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/32
- In mixed form: 317/32
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