Subtract 12/20 from 1/96
1/96 - 12/20 is -283/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
12/20 = 12 × 24/20 × 24 = 288/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/480 - 288/480 = 5 - 288/480 = -283/480
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