Subtract 18/60 from 56/96
56/96 - 18/60 is 17/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
56/96 = 56 × 5/96 × 5 = 280/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
18/60 = 18 × 8/60 × 8 = 144/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/480 - 144/480 = 280 - 144/480 = 136/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/60
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