Subtract 63/20 from 42/96
1st number: 42/96, 2nd number: 3 3/20
42/96 - 63/20 is -217/80.
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,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
63/20 = 63 × 24/20 × 24 = 1512/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/480 - 1512/480 = 210 - 1512/480 = -1302/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -217/80
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