Subtract 20/45 from 27/96
27/96 - 20/45 is -47/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
27/96 = 27 × 15/96 × 15 = 405/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
20/45 = 20 × 32/45 × 32 = 640/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/1440 - 640/1440 = 405 - 640/1440 = -235/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/288
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