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Subtract 20/9 from 5/96

1st number: 5/96, 2nd number: 2 2/9

5/96 - 20/9 is -625/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 9 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    5/96 = 5 × 3/96 × 3 = 15/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    20/9 = 20 × 32/9 × 32 = 640/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/288 - 640/288 = 15 - 640/288 = -625/288

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