Subtract 5/96 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 5/96
20/10 - 5/96 is 187/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
20/10 = 20 × 48/10 × 48 = 960/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/480 - 25/480 = 960 - 25/480 = 935/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/96
- In mixed form: 191/96
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