Subtract 8/96 from 8/15
8/15 - 8/96 is 9/20.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 32/15 × 32 = 256/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
8/96 = 8 × 5/96 × 5 = 40/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/480 - 40/480 = 256 - 40/480 = 216/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/20
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