Subtract 36/96 from 7/60
7/60 - 36/96 is -31/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
7/60 = 7 × 8/60 × 8 = 56/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/480 - 180/480 = 56 - 180/480 = -124/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/120
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