Subtract 1/96 from 21/60
21/60 - 1/96 is 163/480.
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,
21/60 = 21 × 8/60 × 8 = 168/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/480 - 5/480 = 168 - 5/480 = 163/480
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