Subtract 7/15 from 9/6
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 7/15
96 - 715 is 3130.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
96 = 9 × 56 × 5 = 4530 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
715 = 7 × 215 × 2 = 1430 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4530 - 1430 = 45 - 1430 = 3130 - In mixed form: 1130
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