Subtract 10/96 from 70/15
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 10/96
70/15 - 10/96 is 73/16.
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,
70/15 = 70 × 32/15 × 32 = 2240/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/480 - 50/480 = 2240 - 50/480 = 2190/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/16
- In mixed form: 49/16
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