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Subtract 12/96 from 1/60

1/60 - 12/96 is -13/120.

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,
   12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/480 - 60/480 = 8 - 60/480 = -52/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/120

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