Subtract 8/96 from 3/60
3/60 - 8/96 is -1/30.
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,
3/60 = 3 × 8/60 × 8 = 24/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
8/96 = 8 × 5/96 × 5 = 40/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/480 - 40/480 = 24 - 40/480 = -16/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30
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