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Subtract 18/80 from 60/96

60/96 - 18/80 is 2/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 80 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   60/96 = 60 × 5/96 × 5 = 300/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
   18/80 = 18 × 6/80 × 6 = 108/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/480 - 108/480 = 300 - 108/480 = 192/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5

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