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Subtract 1/96 from 1/60

1/60 - 1/96 is 1/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    1/60 = 1 × 8/60 × 8 = 8/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/480 - 5/480 = 8 - 5/480 = 3/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/160

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