Subtract 2/20 from 8/96
8/96 - 2/20 is -1/60.
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,
8/96 = 8 × 5/96 × 5 = 40/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
2/20 = 2 × 24/20 × 24 = 48/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/480 - 48/480 = 40 - 48/480 = -8/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/60
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/96-2/20 8/96-4/20 8/96-2/40 24/96-2/20 8/96-6/20 8/96-2/60 40/96-2/20 8/96-10/20 56/96-2/20 8/96-14/20