Subtract 6/15 from 96/6
1st number: 16 0/6, 2nd number: 6/15
96/6 - 6/15 is 78/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
96/6 = 96 × 5/6 × 5 = 480/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
6/15 = 6 × 2/15 × 2 = 12/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/30 - 12/30 = 480 - 12/30 = 468/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 78/5
- In mixed form: 153/5
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