Subtract 4/96 from 20/12
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 4/96
20/12 - 4/96 is 13/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
20/12 = 20 × 8/12 × 8 = 160/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
4/96 = 4 × 1/96 × 1 = 4/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/96 - 4/96 = 160 - 4/96 = 156/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
- In mixed form: 15/8
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