Subtract 20/96 from 90/20
1st number: 4 10/20, 2nd number: 20/96
90/20 - 20/96 is 103/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
90/20 = 90 × 24/20 × 24 = 2160/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
20/96 = 20 × 5/96 × 5 = 100/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/480 - 100/480 = 2160 - 100/480 = 2060/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/24
- In mixed form: 47/24
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