Subtract 2/96 from 40/20
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 2/96
40/20 - 2/96 is 95/48.
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,
40/20 = 40 × 24/20 × 24 = 960/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/480 - 10/480 = 960 - 10/480 = 950/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/48
- In mixed form: 147/48
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