Subtract 15/96 from 70/3
1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 15/96
70/3 - 15/96 is 2225/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
70/3 = 70 × 32/3 × 32 = 2240/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
15/96 = 15 × 1/96 × 1 = 15/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/96 - 15/96 = 2240 - 15/96 = 2225/96 - In mixed form: 2317/96
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