Subtract 50/60 from 2/96
2/96 - 50/60 is -13/16.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
50/60 = 50 × 8/60 × 8 = 400/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/480 - 400/480 = 10 - 400/480 = -390/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/16
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