Subtract 96/18 from 84/20
1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 5 6/18
84/20 - 96/18 is -17/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
84/20 = 84 × 9/20 × 9 = 756/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
96/18 = 96 × 10/18 × 10 = 960/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/180 - 960/180 = 756 - 960/180 = -204/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/15
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