Subtract 54/96 from 50/20
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 54/96
50/20 - 54/96 is 31/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
50/20 = 50 × 24/20 × 24 = 1200/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
54/96 = 54 × 5/96 × 5 = 270/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/480 - 270/480 = 1200 - 270/480 = 930/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/16
- In mixed form: 115/16
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