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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    8/96 = 8 × 5/96 × 5 = 40/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    15/5 = 15 × 96/5 × 96 = 1440/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/480 - 1440/480 = 40 - 1440/480 = -1400/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/12

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