Subtract 15/96 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 15/96
8/2 - 15/96 is 123/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
8/2 = 8 × 48/2 × 48 = 384/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
15/96 = 15 × 1/96 × 1 = 15/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/96 - 15/96 = 384 - 15/96 = 369/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/32
- In mixed form: 327/32
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