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Subtract 90/96 from 10/20

10/20 - 90/96 is -7/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
    10/20 = 10 × 24/20 × 24 = 240/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/480 - 450/480 = 240 - 450/480 = -210/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/16

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