Subtract 7/96 from 14/60
14/60 - 7/96 is 77/480.
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,
14/60 = 14 × 8/60 × 8 = 112/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/480 - 35/480 = 112 - 35/480 = 77/480
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