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Subtract 96/18 from 15/60

1st number: 15/60, 2nd number: 5 6/18

15/60 - 96/18 is -61/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    15/60 = 15 × 3/60 × 3 = 45/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    96/18 = 96 × 10/18 × 10 = 960/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/180 - 960/180 = 45 - 960/180 = -915/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/12

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