Subtract 45/96 from 20/4
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 45/96
20/4 - 45/96 is 145/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
20/4 = 20 × 24/4 × 24 = 480/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/96 - 45/96 = 480 - 45/96 = 435/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/32
- In mixed form: 417/32
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