Subtract 63/96 from 54/20
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 63/96
54/20 - 63/96 is 327/160.
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,
54/20 = 54 × 24/20 × 24 = 1296/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
63/96 = 63 × 5/96 × 5 = 315/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/480 - 315/480 = 1296 - 315/480 = 981/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 327/160
- In mixed form: 27/160
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