Subtract 1/60 from 84/96
84/96 - 1/60 is 103/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
84/96 = 84 × 5/96 × 5 = 420/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
1/60 = 1 × 8/60 × 8 = 8/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/480 - 8/480 = 420 - 8/480 = 412/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/120
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