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Subtract 2/60 from 6/96

6/96 - 2/60 is 7/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/480 - 16/480 = 30 - 16/480 = 14/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/240

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