Subtract 18/96 from 20/40
20/40 - 18/96 is 5/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
20/40 = 20 × 12/40 × 12 = 240/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/480 - 90/480 = 240 - 90/480 = 150/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/16
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