Subtract 90/96 from 3/60
3/60 - 90/96 is -71/80.
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,
90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/480 - 450/480 = 24 - 450/480 = -426/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/80
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