Subtract 81/96 from 50/60
50/60 - 81/96 is -1/96.
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,
50/60 = 50 × 8/60 × 8 = 400/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
81/96 = 81 × 5/96 × 5 = 405/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/480 - 405/480 = 400 - 405/480 = -5/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/96
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