Subtract 3/96 from 7/20
7/20 - 3/96 is 51/160.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 24/20 × 24 = 168/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/480 - 15/480 = 168 - 15/480 = 153/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/160
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