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Subtract 4/96 from 20/6

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 4/96

20/6 - 4/96 is 79/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    20/6 = 20 × 16/6 × 16 = 320/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    4/96 = 4 × 1/96 × 1 = 4/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    320/96 - 4/96 = 320 - 4/96 = 316/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/24
  6. In mixed form: 37/24

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