Subtract 70/96 from 14/60
14/60 - 70/96 is -119/240.
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,
70/96 = 70 × 5/96 × 5 = 350/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/480 - 350/480 = 112 - 350/480 = -238/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/240
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