Subtract 84/9 from 96/15
1st number: 6 6/15, 2nd number: 9 3/9
96/15 - 84/9 is -44/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
96/15 = 96 × 3/15 × 3 = 288/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
84/9 = 84 × 5/9 × 5 = 420/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/45 - 420/45 = 288 - 420/45 = -132/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/15
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