Subtract 6/96 from 5/20
5/20 - 6/96 is 3/16.
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,
6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/480 - 30/480 = 120 - 30/480 = 90/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/16
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