Subtract 8/60 from 14/96
14/96 - 8/60 is 1/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
8/60 = 8 × 8/60 × 8 = 64/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/480 - 64/480 = 70 - 64/480 = 6/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/80
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