Subtract 5/54 from 20/96
20/96 - 5/54 is 25/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
20/96 = 20 × 9/96 × 9 = 180/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
5/54 = 5 × 16/54 × 16 = 80/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/864 - 80/864 = 180 - 80/864 = 100/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/216
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