Subtract 7/20 from 15/96
15/96 - 7/20 is -31/160.
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,
15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
7/20 = 7 × 24/20 × 24 = 168/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/480 - 168/480 = 75 - 168/480 = -93/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/160
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