Subtract 21/25 from 20/96
20/96 - 21/25 is -379/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
20/96 = 20 × 25/96 × 25 = 500/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
21/25 = 21 × 96/25 × 96 = 2016/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/2400 - 2016/2400 = 500 - 2016/2400 = -1516/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -379/600
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