Subtract 42/20 from 12/96
1st number: 12/96, 2nd number: 2 2/20
12/96 - 42/20 is -79/40.
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,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
42/20 = 42 × 24/20 × 24 = 1008/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/480 - 1008/480 = 60 - 1008/480 = -948/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/40
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