Subtract 6/20 from 5/96
5/96 - 6/20 is -119/480.
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,
6/20 = 6 × 24/20 × 24 = 144/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/480 - 144/480 = 25 - 144/480 = -119/480
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