Subtract 84/18 from 96/15
1st number: 6 6/15, 2nd number: 4 12/18
96/15 - 84/18 is 26/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
96/15 = 96 × 6/15 × 6 = 576/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
84/18 = 84 × 5/18 × 5 = 420/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/90 - 420/90 = 576 - 420/90 = 156/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/15
- In mixed form: 111/15
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