Subtract 2/15 from 96/16
1st number: 6 0/16, 2nd number: 2/15
96/16 - 2/15 is 88/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
96/16 = 96 × 15/16 × 15 = 1440/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/240 - 32/240 = 1440 - 32/240 = 1408/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/15
- In mixed form: 513/15
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