Subtract 2/75 from 96/20
1st number: 4 16/20, 2nd number: 2/75
96/20 - 2/75 is 358/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
96/20 = 96 × 15/20 × 15 = 1440/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/300 - 8/300 = 1440 - 8/300 = 1432/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 358/75
- In mixed form: 458/75
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