Subtract 24/9 from 20/96
1st number: 20/96, 2nd number: 2 6/9
20/96 - 24/9 is -59/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
20/96 = 20 × 3/96 × 3 = 60/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
24/9 = 24 × 32/9 × 32 = 768/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/288 - 768/288 = 60 - 768/288 = -708/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/24
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