Subtract 18/48 from 60/96
60/96 - 18/48 is 1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
18/48 = 18 × 2/48 × 2 = 36/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/96 - 36/96 = 60 - 36/96 = 24/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4
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