Subtract 20/5 from 9/96
1st number: 9/96, 2nd number: 4 0/5
9/96 - 20/5 is -125/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 5 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
20/5 = 20 × 96/5 × 96 = 1920/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/480 - 1920/480 = 45 - 1920/480 = -1875/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/32
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