Subtract 20/96 from 2/25
2/25 - 20/96 is -77/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
2/25 = 2 × 96/25 × 96 = 192/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
20/96 = 20 × 25/96 × 25 = 500/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/2400 - 500/2400 = 192 - 500/2400 = -308/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/600
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