Subtract 9/96 from 4/60
4/60 - 9/96 is -13/480.
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,
4/60 = 4 × 8/60 × 8 = 32/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/480 - 45/480 = 32 - 45/480 = -13/480
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