Subtract 3/20 from 10/96
10/96 - 3/20 is -11/240.
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,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
3/20 = 3 × 24/20 × 24 = 72/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/480 - 72/480 = 50 - 72/480 = -22/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/240
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