Subtract 35/60 from 1/96
1/96 - 35/60 is -55/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
35/60 = 35 × 8/60 × 8 = 280/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/480 - 280/480 = 5 - 280/480 = -275/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/96
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