Subtract 84/96 from 2/60
2/60 - 84/96 is -101/120.
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,
2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
84/96 = 84 × 5/96 × 5 = 420/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/480 - 420/480 = 16 - 420/480 = -404/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/120
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