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Subtract 60/7 from 5/96

1st number: 5/96, 2nd number: 8 4/7

5/96 - 60/7 is -5725/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 7 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
    60/7 = 60 × 96/7 × 96 = 5760/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/672 - 5760/672 = 35 - 5760/672 = -5725/672

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