Subtract 21/20 from 6/96
1st number: 6/96, 2nd number: 1 1/20
6/96 - 21/20 is -79/80.
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,
6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
21/20 = 21 × 24/20 × 24 = 504/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/480 - 504/480 = 30 - 504/480 = -474/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/80
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