Subtract 98/96 from 6/20
1st number: 6/20, 2nd number: 1 2/96
6/20 - 98/96 is -173/240.
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,
6/20 = 6 × 24/20 × 24 = 144/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
98/96 = 98 × 5/96 × 5 = 490/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/480 - 490/480 = 144 - 490/480 = -346/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -173/240
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