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Subtract 7/20 from 15/96

15/96 - 7/20 is -31/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
    7/20 = 7 × 24/20 × 24 = 168/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/480 - 168/480 = 75 - 168/480 = -93/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/160

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