Subtract 7/96 from 75/15
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 7/96
75/15 - 7/96 is 473/96.
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,
75/15 = 75 × 32/15 × 32 = 2400/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/480 - 35/480 = 2400 - 35/480 = 2365/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 473/96
- In mixed form: 489/96
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