Subtract 27/80 from 60/96
60/96 - 27/80 is 23/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
60/96 = 60 × 5/96 × 5 = 300/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
27/80 = 27 × 6/80 × 6 = 162/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/480 - 162/480 = 300 - 162/480 = 138/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/80
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