Subtract 60/7 from 60/96
1st number: 60/96, 2nd number: 8 4/7
60/96 - 60/7 is -445/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 7 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
60/7 = 60 × 96/7 × 96 = 5760/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/672 - 5760/672 = 420 - 5760/672 = -5340/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -445/56
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