Subtract 14/20 from 16/96
16/96 - 14/20 is -8/15.
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,
16/96 = 16 × 5/96 × 5 = 80/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
14/20 = 14 × 24/20 × 24 = 336/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/480 - 336/480 = 80 - 336/480 = -256/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/15
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