Subtract 15/6 from 96/18
1st number: 5 6/18, 2nd number: 2 3/6
96/18 - 15/6 is 17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
96/18 = 96 × 1/18 × 1 = 96/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
15/6 = 15 × 3/6 × 3 = 45/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/18 - 45/18 = 96 - 45/18 = 51/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
- In mixed form: 25/6
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