Subtract 15/8 from 98/96
1st number: 1 2/96, 2nd number: 1 7/8
98/96 - 15/8 is -41/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
98/96 = 98 × 1/96 × 1 = 98/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
15/8 = 15 × 12/8 × 12 = 180/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/96 - 180/96 = 98 - 180/96 = -82/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/48
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