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Subtract 18/96 from 20/5

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 18/96

20/5 - 18/96 is 61/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    20/5 = 20 × 96/5 × 96 = 1920/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1920/480 - 90/480 = 1920 - 90/480 = 1830/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/16
  6. In mixed form: 313/16

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