Subtract 15/96 from 70/20
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 15/96
70/20 - 15/96 is 107/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
70/20 = 70 × 24/20 × 24 = 1680/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/480 - 75/480 = 1680 - 75/480 = 1605/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/32
- In mixed form: 311/32
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