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Subtract 96/60 from 3/14

1st number: 3/14, 2nd number: 1 36/60

3/14 - 96/60 is -97/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
    3/14 = 3 × 30/14 × 30 = 90/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    96/60 = 96 × 7/60 × 7 = 672/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/420 - 672/420 = 90 - 672/420 = -582/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/70

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