Subtract 60/32 from 5/6
1st number: 5/6, 2nd number: 1 28/32
5/6 - 60/32 is -25/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
5/6 = 5 × 16/6 × 16 = 80/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
60/32 = 60 × 3/32 × 3 = 180/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/96 - 180/96 = 80 - 180/96 = -100/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/24
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