Subtract 72/96 from 1/60
1/60 - 72/96 is -11/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
1/60 = 1 × 8/60 × 8 = 8/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
72/96 = 72 × 5/96 × 5 = 360/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/480 - 360/480 = 8 - 360/480 = -352/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/15
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