Subtract 36/20 from 96/15
1st number: 6 6/15, 2nd number: 1 16/20
96/15 - 36/20 is 23/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
96/15 = 96 × 4/15 × 4 = 384/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
36/20 = 36 × 3/20 × 3 = 108/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/60 - 108/60 = 384 - 108/60 = 276/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/5
- In mixed form: 43/5
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