Subtract 36/96 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 36/96
20/6 - 36/96 is 71/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
20/6 = 20 × 16/6 × 16 = 320/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/96 - 36/96 = 320 - 36/96 = 284/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/24
- In mixed form: 223/24
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