Subtract 20/96 from 1/12
1/12 - 20/96 is -1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
1/12 = 1 × 8/12 × 8 = 8/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
20/96 = 20 × 1/96 × 1 = 20/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/96 - 20/96 = 8 - 20/96 = -12/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/8
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