Subtract 15/5 from 8/96
1st number: 8/96, 2nd number: 3 0/5
8/96 - 15/5 is -35/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 5 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
8/96 = 8 × 5/96 × 5 = 40/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
15/5 = 15 × 96/5 × 96 = 1440/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/480 - 1440/480 = 40 - 1440/480 = -1400/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/12
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