Subtract 21/96 from 5/20
5/20 - 21/96 is 1/32.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 24/20 × 24 = 120/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
21/96 = 21 × 5/96 × 5 = 105/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/480 - 105/480 = 120 - 105/480 = 15/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/32
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