Subtract 15/10 from 9/96
1st number: 9/96, 2nd number: 1 5/10
9/96 - 15/10 is -45/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
15/10 = 15 × 48/10 × 48 = 720/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/480 - 720/480 = 45 - 720/480 = -675/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/32
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