Subtract 40/20 from 2/96
1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 2 0/20
2/96 - 40/20 is -95/48.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
40/20 = 40 × 24/20 × 24 = 960/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/480 - 960/480 = 10 - 960/480 = -950/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/48
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