Subtract 5/96 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 5/96
35/20 - 5/96 is 163/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
35/20 = 35 × 24/20 × 24 = 840/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/480 - 25/480 = 840 - 25/480 = 815/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/96
- In mixed form: 167/96
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