Answers

Subtract 45/96 from 28/60

28/60 - 45/96 is -1/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   28/60 = 28 × 8/60 × 8 = 224/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/480 - 225/480 = 224 - 225/480 = -1/480

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁵⁶/₆₀-⁴⁵/₉₆ ²⁸/₆₀-⁹⁰/₉₆ ⁸⁴/₆₀-⁴⁵/₉₆

Subtract Fractions Calculator