Subtract 9/56 from 96/20
1st number: 4 16/20, 2nd number: 9/56
96/20 - 9/56 is 1299/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
96/20 = 96 × 14/20 × 14 = 1344/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/280 - 45/280 = 1344 - 45/280 = 1299/280 - In mixed form: 4179/280
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