Subtract 5/60 from 3/96
3/96 - 5/60 is -5/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
5/60 = 5 × 8/60 × 8 = 40/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/480 - 40/480 = 15 - 40/480 = -25/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/96
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