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Subtract 18/60 from 8/96

8/96 - 18/60 is -13/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 60 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   8/96 = 8 × 5/96 × 5 = 40/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   18/60 = 18 × 8/60 × 8 = 144/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/480 - 144/480 = 40 - 144/480 = -104/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/60

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