Subtract 4/15 from 96/20
1st number: 4 16/20, 2nd number: 4/15
96/20 - 4/15 is 68/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
96/20 = 96 × 3/20 × 3 = 288/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
4/15 = 4 × 4/15 × 4 = 16/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/60 - 16/60 = 288 - 16/60 = 272/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/15
- In mixed form: 48/15
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