Subtract 96/15 from 84/2
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 6 6/15
84/2 - 96/15 is 178/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
84/2 = 84 × 15/2 × 15 = 1260/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
96/15 = 96 × 2/15 × 2 = 192/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/30 - 192/30 = 1260 - 192/30 = 1068/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 178/5
- In mixed form: 353/5
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