Subtract 5/60 from 35/96
35/96 - 5/60 is 9/32.
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,
35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
5/60 = 5 × 8/60 × 8 = 40/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/480 - 40/480 = 175 - 40/480 = 135/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/32
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