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Subtract 18/96 from 10/60

10/60 - 18/96 is -1/48.

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,
   10/60 = 10 × 8/60 × 8 = 80/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/480 - 90/480 = 80 - 90/480 = -10/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/48

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