Subtract 60/96 from 2/6
2/6 - 60/96 is -7/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
2/6 = 2 × 16/6 × 16 = 32/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/96 - 60/96 = 32 - 60/96 = -28/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/24
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