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Subtract 4/60 from 14/96

14/96 - 4/60 is 19/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   4/60 = 4 × 8/60 × 8 = 32/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/480 - 32/480 = 70 - 32/480 = 38/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/240

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