Subtract 20/18 from 5/96
1st number: 5/96, 2nd number: 1 2/18
5/96 - 20/18 is -305/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
5/96 = 5 × 3/96 × 3 = 15/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
20/18 = 20 × 16/18 × 16 = 320/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/288 - 320/288 = 15 - 320/288 = -305/288
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