Subtract 15/96 from 98/60
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 15/96
98/60 - 15/96 is 709/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
98/60 = 98 × 8/60 × 8 = 784/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/480 - 75/480 = 784 - 75/480 = 709/480 - In mixed form: 1229/480
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