Subtract 9/96 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 9/96
20/10 - 9/96 is 61/32.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/480 - 45/480 = 960 - 45/480 = 915/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/32
- In mixed form: 129/32
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