Subtract 96/9 from 8/20
1st number: 8/20, 2nd number: 10 6/9
8/20 - 96/9 is -154/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
96/9 = 96 × 20/9 × 20 = 1920/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/180 - 1920/180 = 72 - 1920/180 = -1848/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -154/15
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