Subtract 49/96 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 49/96
20/6 - 49/96 is 271/96.
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,
49/96 = 49 × 1/96 × 1 = 49/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/96 - 49/96 = 320 - 49/96 = 271/96 - In mixed form: 279/96
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