Subtract 1/96 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 1/96
72/15 - 1/96 is 2299/480.
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,
72/15 = 72 × 32/15 × 32 = 2304/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2304/480 - 5/480 = 2304 - 5/480 = 2299/480 - In mixed form: 4379/480
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