Subtract 5/96 from 20/50
20/50 - 5/96 is 167/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
20/50 = 20 × 48/50 × 48 = 960/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
5/96 = 5 × 25/96 × 25 = 125/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/2400 - 125/2400 = 960 - 125/2400 = 835/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/480
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