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Subtract 9/96 from 5/60

5/60 - 9/96 is -1/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   5/60 = 5 × 8/60 × 8 = 40/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/480 - 45/480 = 40 - 45/480 = -5/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/96

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