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Subtract 9/96 from 5/20

5/20 - 9/96 is 5/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
    5/20 = 5 × 24/20 × 24 = 120/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/480 - 45/480 = 120 - 45/480 = 75/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/32

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