Subtract 18/96 from 8/20
8/20 - 18/96 is 17/80.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 24/20 × 24 = 192/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/480 - 90/480 = 192 - 90/480 = 102/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/80
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