Subtract 5/60 from 9/32
9/32 - 5/60 is 19/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
5/60 = 5 × 8/60 × 8 = 40/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/480 - 40/480 = 135 - 40/480 = 95/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/96
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