Subtract 9/60 from 9/96
9/96 - 9/60 is -9/160.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
9/60 = 9 × 8/60 × 8 = 72/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/480 - 72/480 = 45 - 72/480 = -27/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/160
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