Subtract 15/20 from 3/96
3/96 - 15/20 is -23/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
15/20 = 15 × 24/20 × 24 = 360/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/480 - 360/480 = 15 - 360/480 = -345/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/32
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