Subtract 5/7 from 20/96
20/96 - 5/7 is -85/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 7 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
20/96 = 20 × 7/96 × 7 = 140/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
5/7 = 5 × 96/7 × 96 = 480/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/672 - 480/672 = 140 - 480/672 = -340/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/168
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