Subtract 20/80 from 14/96
14/96 - 20/80 is -5/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 80 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
20/80 = 20 × 6/80 × 6 = 120/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/480 - 120/480 = 70 - 120/480 = -50/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/48
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