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Subtract 28/20 from 4/96

1st number: 4/96, 2nd number: 1 8/20

4/96 - 28/20 is -163/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
    28/20 = 28 × 24/20 × 24 = 672/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/480 - 672/480 = 20 - 672/480 = -652/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/120

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