Subtract 15/28 from 96/3
1st number: 32 0/3, 2nd number: 15/28
96/3 - 15/28 is 881/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
96/3 = 96 × 28/3 × 28 = 2688/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
15/28 = 15 × 3/28 × 3 = 45/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2688/84 - 45/84 = 2688 - 45/84 = 2643/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 881/28
- In mixed form: 3113/28
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