Subtract 54/80 from 60/96
60/96 - 54/80 is -1/20.
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,
54/80 = 54 × 6/80 × 6 = 324/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/480 - 324/480 = 300 - 324/480 = -24/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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