Subtract 18/96 from 6/60
6/60 - 18/96 is -7/80.
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,
6/60 = 6 × 8/60 × 8 = 48/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/480 - 90/480 = 48 - 90/480 = -42/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/80
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