Subtract 5/96 from 60/12
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 5/96
60/12 - 5/96 is 475/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
60/12 = 60 × 8/12 × 8 = 480/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/96 - 5/96 = 480 - 5/96 = 475/96 - In mixed form: 491/96
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/12-10/96 60/24-5/96 60/12-15/96 60/36-5/96 60/12-25/96 60/12-35/96 60/84-5/96