Subtract 9/24 from 96/15
1st number: 6 6/15, 2nd number: 9/24
96/15 - 9/24 is 241/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
96/15 = 96 × 8/15 × 8 = 768/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/120 - 45/120 = 768 - 45/120 = 723/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/40
- In mixed form: 61/40
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