Subtract 7/96 from 10/60
10/60 - 7/96 is 3/32.
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,
10/60 = 10 × 8/60 × 8 = 80/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/480 - 35/480 = 80 - 35/480 = 45/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/32
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