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Subtract 5/20 from 8/96

8/96 - 5/20 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    8/96 = 8 × 5/96 × 5 = 40/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
    5/20 = 5 × 24/20 × 24 = 120/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/480 - 120/480 = 40 - 120/480 = -80/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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