Subtract 90/96 from 60/4
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 90/96
60/4 - 90/96 is 225/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
60/4 = 60 × 24/4 × 24 = 1440/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/96 - 90/96 = 1440 - 90/96 = 1350/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 225/16
- In mixed form: 141/16
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