Subtract 10/20 from 5/96
5/96 - 10/20 is -43/96.
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,
5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
10/20 = 10 × 24/20 × 24 = 240/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/480 - 240/480 = 25 - 240/480 = -215/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/96
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