Subtract 10/20 from 4/96
4/96 - 10/20 is -11/24.
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,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
10/20 = 10 × 24/20 × 24 = 240/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/480 - 240/480 = 20 - 240/480 = -220/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/24
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